B-52 / F130 Lifecycle Engineer

Rolls Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 94,160 - 153,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Total rewards package

Job summary

Rolls‑Royce in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring a B-52 / F130 Lifecycle Engineer for a hybrid role with three office days per week. You will support in‑service products, oversee lifecycle modelling, and ensure cost‑effective, reliable performance across the product life cycle.

The role requires engineering degrees with relevant experience and US citizenship; travel is infrequent. The company offers a strong salary and a comprehensive rewards package in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, or
• JD/PhD

Responsibilities

• Manage safety issues (SAR & RT) and participate in safety boards as defined in the Safety Management Plan.
• Provide technical support to resolve queries and operational arisings; lead investigations to establish root cause.
• Introduce containment actions and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform technical surveillance and quality assurance audits to support continuous product enhancement for customer satisfaction.
• Develop and approve technical content of publications and communications (used by OEM, build/commissioning/maintenance bases, customers) including acceptance limit development.
• Set reliability targets based on historical data and monitor performance against targets.
• Predict future safety and reliability performance using statistical techniques to support Numerical Risk Assessment, Parametric Distribution, and fly‑forward analysis.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities by reviewing and maintaining lifecycle engineering policies and associated maintenance planning documents.
• Manage issues affecting Maturity, Lifecycle Cost, Reliability and Maintainability while maintaining Design Intent.
• Provide lifecycle technical data and model/support modelling of through‑life performance, deterioration mechanisms and service attributes to create and maintain time‑on‑platform predictions, identify optimization opportunities and support generation of the Service Operation Validation Strategy.
• Prepare and deliver technical communications (presentations and/or reports) to platform providers, regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and integrate Health Monitoring System requirements.
• Identify requirements for new Health Monitoring System or capability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the technical and business requirements of internal & external stakeholders; act as the Technical Authority on build, commissioning and maintenance activities when delegated.
• Gather in‑service data and implement continuous improvement by identifying best practice and learning from experience, feeding back into future programs and product design teams.

Skills

Root-Cause Investigation

Safety Investigations

BR700-Series Knowledge

Gas Turbine Engineering

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

JD/PhD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: B-52 / F130 Lifecycle Engineer
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN / Hybrid – 3 Office Days/Week

Provide world‑class technical support for in‑service/delivered products, influencing product maturity throughout the life cycle to meet customer and business needs. Ensure Design Intent is met and maintain safe, reliable, cost‑effective product attributes through lifecycle modelling of reliability, deterioration mechanisms, costs and robust cost‑effective solutions.

What you will be doing

• Manage known and potential safety issues (SAR & RT) and participate in safety boards as defined in the Safety Management Plan.
• Provide technical support to resolve queries and operational arisings; lead investigations to establish root cause.
• Introduce containment actions and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform technical surveillance and quality assurance audits to support continuous product enhancement for customer satisfaction.
• Develop and approve technical content of publications and communications (used by OEM, build/commissioning/maintenance bases, customers) including acceptance limit development.
• Set reliability targets based on historical data and monitor performance against targets.
• Predict future safety and reliability performance using statistical techniques to support Numerical Risk Assessment, Parametric Distribution, and fly‑forward analysis.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities by reviewing and maintaining lifecycle engineering policies and associated maintenance planning documents.
• Manage issues affecting Maturity, Lifecycle Cost, Reliability and Maintainability while maintaining Design Intent.
• Provide lifecycle technical data and model/support modelling of through‑life performance, deterioration mechanisms and service attributes to create and maintain time‑on‑platform predictions, identify optimization opportunities and support generation of the Service Operation Validation Strategy.
• Prepare and deliver technical communications (presentations and/or reports) to platform providers, regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and integrate Health Monitoring System requirements.
• Identify requirements for new Health Monitoring System or capability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the technical and business requirements of internal & external stakeholders; act as the Technical Authority on build, commissioning and maintenance activities when delegated.
• Gather in‑service data and implement continuous improvement by identifying best practice and learning from experience, feeding back into future programs and product design teams.

Who we’re looking for

We seek individuals who put safety first, act with integrity, keep it simple and make a lasting difference. These core principles guide our assessment and are essential for all roles.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering, or
• JD/PhD
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this role.
• Willingness to travel infrequently on a scheduled or unscheduled basis.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience and demonstrated capability in root‑cause investigation, including evidence‑based methods.
• Experience in safety investigations (Red Tops) involving Rolls‑Royce products.
• Experience and knowledge of the BR700‑Series product line.
• Broad gas turbine engineering experience across functions: design, performance, validation/verification, customer application, certification/qualification, maintenance & overhaul, repair, field service.
• Proven ability to exercise sound technical and business judgment.
• Knowledge of component/system functionality and numerical methods.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams (e.g., specialists, suppliers, customers, partners).

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary (USD $94,160 – $153,010 annually) and exceptional benefits. Global Grade/Level: GG10. Relocation assistance will be provided as applicable. Hybrid working enables a flexible balance between office and remote work, with an average of three office days per week. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes base pay, discretionary bonus, health, dental, vision, disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and a long‑term incentive plan. Benefits may vary depending on eligibility, date of hire, employment type and collective bargaining agreements. Location: Indianapolis, IN.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.