JSF Field Service Engineer

rollsroyce; Cherry Point (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a JSF Field Service Engineer to serve as the primary contact for LiftSystem integration and operation issues at Cherry Point, NC. You will provide technical guidance, assist Pratt & Whitney teams, and ensure data capture in Maximo while coordinating with RR management and customers.

The role requires advanced aviation propulsion knowledge (DoD), an engineering degree, US citizenship, and readiness to deploy 3–6 months as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor/Master/JD/PhD in Aviation/Aerospace or Engineering
• Experience in aviation propulsion, preferably DoD, with jet engine focus
• US Citizen required

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact to resolve LiftSystem AR issues for Fleet Readiness Center East
• Provide technical guidance and assistance on LiftSystem problems
• Coordinate with Pratt & Whitney and customers on technical issues
• Record events in Maximo and report status updates
• Review engineering changes to minimize field impact
• Support on-site teams and maintain communications with RR management and customers
• Travel deployments 3–6 months as needed

Skills

Jet engine maintenance

Strong communication

Education

Associates degree in Aviation/Aerospace or Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation/Aerospace or Engineering

Master’s degree in Aviation/Aerospace or Engineering

JD/PhD in Aviation/Aerospace or Engineering

6 years aviation propulsion experience (DoD)

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Title: JSF Field Service Engineer Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Cherry Point, NC

Relocation assistance is available for this position as applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve issues arising from integration and operation of LiftSystem components for Fleet Readiness Center East. Provide technical guidance and advice in the evaluation of LiftSystem problems and to render technical assistance. Principle location will be at MCAS Cherry Point, NC.

What you will be doing

Be the initial point of customer contact for LiftSystem Action Resolution (AR) issues at FRC-E. As required, provide assistance to Pratt & Whitney and customer personnel on technical issues which include: LiftSystem/Aircraft interface issues, Lift System troubleshooting, LiftSystem maintenance, LiftSystem repairs, and logistic support.

Provide customers with an authoritative point of contact on all issues related to the operation of the LiftSystem product and maintain connectivity between Rolls-Royce management and key customers

Ensure that all operational events are captured and recorded in Maximo to support data gathering activities and transfer as necessary to meet the requirements of the program. (Allows RR to meet contract requirements by establishing root cause of operational impact with a view to minimizing in the future). Provide Pratt and Whitney onsite team with regular status updates, including closure statements and any corrective action as required.

Review proposed engineering changes with the view of minimizing adverse impact on the product in the field. Provide regular status updates to onsite Pratt & Whitney representatives as required to ensure efficient coordination of the planned changes.

Maintain status on Rolls-Royce deliveries of flight hardware, modification kits, support equipment, containers and spares, reporting any anomalies for resolution. Provide on-site Pratt & Whitney representatives with regular updates as required.

Assist in interpretation and refinement of Rolls-Royce maintenance and repair instructions, damage acceptance and repair limits, Lift System modification accomplishment instructions, referring issues for resolution to Rolls-Royce Engineering and logistic staff as required.

Ensure TV and AR reporting are provided to Rolls-Royce, (including issues relating to support equipment), providing supplementary information as required.

Provide regular status reports on operational activity in support of F35B Operations, keeping in mind any export or OPSEC concerns.

Provide operational support with other local FSRs as needed.

Support Lead FSR in executing Deployed Services and JSF Program responsibilities.

Travel Requirements: Deployments as needed (could be 3-6-month deployments)

Basic Requirements:

Associates degree in Aviation, Aerospace or an Engineering discipline with 4+ years of experience in aviation propulsion - with an emphasis on DoD Military; OR

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aerospace or an Engineering discipline with 2+ years of experience in aviation propulsion - with an emphasis on DoD Military; OR

Master's degree in Aviation, Aerospace or an Engineering discipline; OR

JD/PhD in Aviation, Aerospace or an Engineering discipline

In Lieu of degree, minimum of 6 years' experience in aviation propulsion - with an emphasis on DoD Military.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

High level of technical knowledge with jet engine maintenance, operations, overhaul, test cell, and aircraft flight line operations.

F35B LiftSystem experience.

FAA Certified Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Mechanic's license.

Prior Field Service experience in aviation maintenance

Ability to obtain secret clearance.

Willing to deploy into "War Zone" location in support of customers request/contract requirements.

Strong technical and theoretical knowledge and aptitude of jet engine design, construction, and systems operation.

Extensive experience in troubleshooting jet engines and related aircraft systems.

Able to deploy to temporary duty assignments in support of Deployed Service campaigns, short and/or long-term contract deliverables.

Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Comply with any requirement to relocate assignment (C