LifeCycle Engineer – Naval Services

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a LifeCycle Engineer – Naval Services in Indianapolis, IN, hybrid with three days on-site on average. The role leads engineering investigations for naval gas turbine modules, develops technical publications, and provides in-service support to internal and external customers under EfS leadership.

The position focuses on root-cause analysis, safety related investigations, and the continuous improvement of service engineering processes. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or Math with 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Master's or higher in Engineering, Physics or Math considered.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Root Cause Analysis of Engineering Investigations.
• Create high-quality technical engineering reports.
• Deliver effective customer presentations within Safety Process framework.
• Serve as point of contact for external customers and RR field teams; occasional off-hours support.
• Develop Service Bulletins and Technical Publication updates or review others' work.
• Support in-service customer program reviews and technical integration meetings.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, tools and methods for Service Engineering.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering Investigations

Technical Reporting

Customer Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Math

Master's degree in Engineering/Physics/Math

JD/PhD in Engineering/Physics/Math

Job description

Job Description Job Title: LifeCycle Engineer – Naval Services Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.) Global Grade/Level: GG10

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

To provide in-service support of the Naval Gas Turbine Modules. This role is responsible for leading engineering investigations (EI), safety related “red top” investigations, and resolving customer technical issues. While also supporting the development and drafting of technical publications, including technical manuals, service bulletins, technical queries, and technical variances. As part of the Engineering for Services (EfS) team, the LifeCycle engineer will provide in-service product engineering support to internal and external customers on naval marine gas turbine engines, and associated GT packages, under the technical authority of the Chief LifeCycle Engineer. Additionally, this role will contribute to sustainment initiatives including, but not limited, to product lifing analysis, data driven equipment health prognostics, and as-maintained product configuration management.

What you will be doing

• Manage and execute Root Cause Analysis of Engineering Investigations.
• Creation of high quality technical engineering reports.
• Creation and delivery of effective customer presentations within the Safety Process framework.
• Acting point of contact for both external customers and internal RR field service teams on technical issues, including occasional off-hour support and travel.
• Develop Service Bulletins and Technical Publication updates as required, or serve as peer reviewer for others on the team.
• Support in-service customer program reviews, and/or technical integration meetings.
• Identify and execute improvements to process, tools, and methods for Service Engineering to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Liaise with the Engineering Leadership and System Design Engineer(s) to drive design improvements from issues or opportunities identified from in-service experience.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics or Math and 2+ years of engineering experience
• or Masters Degree in Engineering, Physics or Math
• JD/PhD in Engineering, Physics or Math
• Must be US Citizen to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements

• Engineering experience in the area(s) of gas turbine, industrial, or marine machinery accessory systems (such as fuel, lubrication, fire suppression, cooling water, ventilation, support structures, electrical, control, etc.).
• Experience or familiarity with US Naval Surface Ship Gas Turbine Modules (Ship Service Gas Turbine Generator Sets and Propulsion Gas Turbines).
• Experience in the marine industry, covering technical support, technical documentation, problem-solving, Naval standards, and Mil-Specifications.
• Experience with electrical power generation equipment.
• Experience with Root cause investigation.
• Ability to make well-informed, rational decisions and demonstrate problem-solving skills within organizational policies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel infrequently on a scheduled and unscheduled basis.
• Comfortable working periodically in an industrial, shipyard, or shipboard environment.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive. Infinite Potential

Relocation assistance is available

Closing Date: 08/21/2026

Job Category Engineering for Services

Job Posting Date 12 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range $98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

• base pay and a discretionary bonus plan
• health
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.