LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,566 - 160,169; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineer in Indianapolis, IN to lead investigations into in-service events and drive root-cause analyses. The role requires coordinating diverse teams, reviewing health data, and preparing responses to technical queries for customers and regulators.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree with applicable experience and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Rolls-Royce relocations assistance is available where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 0+ years of relevant experience, or JD/PhD.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required for consideration.
• Relocation assistance is provided if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Investigations (EIs) to determine root causes of in-service events.
• Review data from health reports and respond to Technical Queries/Variances for customers.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary EI teams including design, materials, services and program personnel.
• Proactively identify threats and mitigate risks before events occur in the field.
• Engage with customers and regulators in technical discussions as needed.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Regulatory communication

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

JD/PhD

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if 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

The LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineering team provides technical support for in-service events and proactive analyses to ensure safe operation and to eliminate future customer disruptions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) leading the execution of Engineering Investigations (EIs), including Red Top investigations, to determine root cause of in-service events, review of data associated with system health report codes (HRCs), and authoring responses to Technical Queries (TQ) / Technical Variances (TV) in response to customer technical issues. To achieve timely resolution of customer issues, the LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineer will lead multidisciplinary teams as part of Engineering Investigations (EI) to determine root cause of in-service events. These teams will include (but may not be limited to) component design, materials engineering, deployed services and program personnel. The LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineer will proactively identify threats and take steps to eliminate them before they cause events in the field.

What you will be doing

• Engaging in an environment of cooperation and collaboration in the Service Engineering team that extends to the rest of LiftSystem engineering, the Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and others supporting the LiftSystem.
• Innovating to apply new ideas / techniques to solve technical problems, improve reliability, minimize cost, and reduce maintenance burden.
• Leading technical conversations in product level safety boards and in-service reviews with regulatory and airworthiness authorities as required.
• Representing the Service Engineering Technical Lead and Chief Service Engineer (as required) internally and with customers while promoting a positive, professional image of Service Engineering and Rolls-Royce.
• This role may require occasional travel both in the US and overseas, sometimes at short notice and for extended periods to meet the business needs.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering with 0+ years of relevant experience, or
• JD/PhD
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience and demonstrated capability in root cause investigation including evidence-based practices.
• Prior work in support of safety investigations (Red Tops) involving Rolls-Royce products.
• Experience leading the discussion of complex technical issues with customers and regulators.
• Strong system and module level knowledge of the LiftSystem and its interfaces.
• Understanding of the LiftSystem assembly and on-wing maintenance practices.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with FSRs and overhaul facility (LiftWorks) personnel to influence both fleet and depot operations and practices.

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.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: August 5, 2026

Job Category

Engineering for Services

Job Posting Date

22 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.