Technician

Rolls-Royce plc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift premium

Onsite role at Stennis Space Center

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Technician for the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi on a 3rd shift (9pm–7:30am) with a 10% shift premium. The role involves testing Jet Engines, fault troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of test systems and facilities.

Onsite work with a safety-first mindset, with relocation not available. You will receive engines from other sites, install them on the outdoor stand, run tests, and support the engineering team on projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Interest/background in mechanical, electrical or electronics is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of systems and equipment is needed.
• Team mindset and willingness to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Test Jet Engines and troubleshoot faults with engines and test systems.
• Maintain the facility and perform routine calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare engines for testing and install engine packages on the outdoor stand.
• Operate engines according to a precise test schedule and communicate shift handovers.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Technician Working Pattern: Onsite (3rd shift, 9pm – 7:30am with 10% premium) Working Location: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technician to join our Stennis team. As part of the team of around-the-clock technicians, you will be responsible for testing Jet Engines, troubleshooting faults and issues with both the engines and test systems, maintaining a facility and carrying out routine calibrations and preventative maintenance.

What you will be doing

• Work with a safety mindset, always putting safety first
• Receive engines from other sites, and prepare them ready for test
• Installing the engine package onto the outdoor test stand
• Operate the engine, following a precise test schedule
• Respond to engine and facility issues with efficient troubleshooting
• Assist the facility engineering team with projects and tasks
• Carry out facility PM activity, fault finding and improvement activities
• Effective communication to fellow team members at shift handovers

Basic Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (General Educational Development)

Preferred Requirements

• Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics interest/background
• Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of systems and equipment
• Willingness to learn technical elements of the role
• Team mindset

Mental & Physical Requirements

Ability to lift components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Closing date

October 26, 2026

Job Category

Factory Staff

Job Posting Date

13 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $21.60 - $32.40-Hourly

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.

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