Systems & Verification Engineer- AE 3007N (MQ-25)

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Systems & Verification Engineer for the AE 3007N (MQ-25). This hybrid role requires you to work in the office three days a week and to lead multi-functional engineering activities across the program, including verification, tests, and development work.

The position emphasizes systems engineering, requirements allocation, and program management, with focus on delivering engine verification and installation programs. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Engineering with 5+ years of systems engineering.
• Master’s degree in STEM/Engineering with 3+ years of systems engineering.
• JD/PhD in STEM/Engineering.
• US Citizen required to be considered for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional team delivering engineering solutions for development projects and investigations.
• Apply systems engineering to elicit, influence, and allocate requirements to sub-systems.
• Develop and manage engine verification and qualification plans and programs.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of installation programs for airframe customers.
• Lead AE Defense engineering improvements with cost and schedule plans.
• Support Design Technical Approval (DTA) and Product Change Board (PCB) processes.
• Represent engine program in technical meetings with customers and authorities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior verification engineers.
• Represent the Assistant Chief Project Engineer as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Project leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Engineering

Master's degree in STEM/Engineering

JD/PhD in STEM/Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Systems & Verification Engineer- AE 3007N (MQ-25)

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid 3 days a week in office)

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Level: C

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 Systems & Verification Engineer-AE 3007N (MQ-25) will plan, coordinate and execute key technical activities for the AE Defense. This may include activities in the functional areas of Program Management of Engineering projects, Systems Engineering, Installed Verification and Earned Value Management.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead multi-functional team that delivers engineering solutions for development projects, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
• Lead the application of Systems Engineering to elicit, influence, and manage engine-level business and technical requirements and allocate requirements to sub-system level
• Develop and manage engine verification, certification/qualification plans and programs. This includes the on-going flight test program.
• Coordinate planning, management, and delivery of engine application and installation programs for airframe customers and operators including systems level certification/qualification programs
• Lead AE Defense engineering product improvement projects and develop/communicate the plan and budget for delivering such improvements to cost and schedule
• Lead AE Defense projects through the Design Technical Approval (DTA) and Product Change Board (PCB) process
• Represent the engine program in technical meetings with customers, operators, and airworthiness authorities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced Verification & Validation Engineers
• Represent the Assistant Chief Project Engineer as required

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Engineering with 5+ years of systems engineering OR
• Master’s degree in STEM/Engineering with 3+ years of systems engineering OR
• JD/PhD in STEM/Engineering
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements

• 8+ years gas turbine engine experience
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on a multifunctional engineering project team
• Experience with the AE Family of Engines
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issuesExperience working CIP or other government contracted projects
• Proficiency in oral and written English language communication including technical writing and presentations
• Knowledge of commercial engine certification/military engine qualification

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

Closing Date: 11/30/2026

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

13 Nov 2026; 00:11

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$122,741 - $199,454-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; 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; 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.