T56/Helicopter Programs Lifecycle Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the T56/Helicopter Programs Lifecycle Engineer, you will be responsible for providing customer support and executing investigations into in-service events for the T56, M250, RR300 and CTS800 engines. This includes collecting and analyzing data and event descriptions provided by field service reps and operators. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 1+ years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in engineering, OR
• JD/PhD
• To be considered for this position you must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• Experience with field service or design engineering
• 1+ years of experience in lifecycle engineering
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Gas turbine engine installation, verification, and performance experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts of design, performance, controls, and metallurgical engineers, determining root cause and corrective action, and providing technical information to program management, field service reps, operators, and OEMs.
• Completing the Red Top process, assisting Air Safety Investigation as needed during initial investigation, coordinating numerical risk assessment, identifying containment actions, determining root cause, and drafting closure documents.
• Support publication of Commercial Bulletins, supporting Technical Variances (TVs) and Technical Queries (TQs), and identifying service-related product improvements.
• Lead investigations into and identify root cause and corrective action for in-service events
• Lead Red Top closure process for specific engine investigations
• Lead internal activities to resolve operator or Field Service Representative (FS) technical inquiries
• Define and implement containment programs and corrective actions necessary to maintain continued safe operation of the product
• Initiate Service Bulletins or Manual release/updates to support operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs)
• Support Technical Variance (TV) and Technical Query (TQ) requests from operators/customers
• Proactively support improving engine and component reliability utilizing maintenance data from FAST (AMC and on-wing LRU removal data) and trend monitoring
• Communicate the status of service issue investigations via technical briefings both internally and to OEM customers, operators, and airworthiness authorities

Benefits

• We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.
• These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees