Systems Engineering, Validation & Verification Manager

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$122,741 - $199,454•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineering, Validation & Verification group is recruiting Systems Engineering & Verification Engineers to support Rolls-Royce Defence Programs. The Specialist will plan, coordinate, and execute technical activities for the AE 1107F engine program supporting the US Army MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The role works with internal and external stakeholders to understand technical requirements and develop solutions that meet business and customer needs, while applying Systems Engineering practices to assess business and technical architectures and solutions. The position leads Systems Engineering activities throughout the engine development life cycle, including requirements development and validation, project strategy and governance, information and risk management, and engine verification, certification, and qualification planning. It also provides project management support to work packages and represents Rolls-Royce in customer and partner working groups as required. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and relocation assistance may be provided if applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant engineering experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant engineering experience; or a PhD in Engineering.
Systems Engineering or Development Engineering experience.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) program.
Experience with US Department of Defense (DoD) programs and DoD customer interfacing.
Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo and DOORS.
Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on an extended, multifunctional Engineering project team.
Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Microsoft Project.
Gas turbine engine installation, verification, and performance experience.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
Knowledge of commercial engine certification or military engine qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead Systems Engineering activities across the entire engine development life cycle.
Facilitate elicitation, maturation, and validation of customer, business, and technical stakeholder requirements.
Develop the project Systems Engineering strategy and ensure it is reflected in project governance and the project master schedule.
Establish and maintain the project's information structure across customer, business, system, sub-system, and component levels, and develop or maintain associated management plans.
Work with the System Design team to ensure product requirements are understood and requirement trades are defined; assess implications of potential system definitions for the wider system and business.
Identify and manage technical, cost, supply-chain, and timescale risks, integrate risk activities into the project plan, and escalate risks in accordance with the risk management plan.
Develop and manage engine verification, certification, and qualification plans, strategies, and compliance statements.
Use Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo (MBSE) and DOORS on agreed programs.
Provide project management support to work packages, managing scope, cost, and schedule.
Represent Rolls-Royce, as required, on customer and partner working groups related to the project.
Navigate ambiguous situations, make informed decisions and recommendations with limited data, and rapidly assess complex technical issues in unfamiliar subject areas.

Benefits

Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible employees.
Flexible spending account and health savings account for eligible employees.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
Paid parental and family care leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Long-term incentive plan.
Relocation assistance if applicable.