Validation and Verification Engineer - AE Defense

Rolls Royce • Indianapolis, IN

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

The AE Defense V&V Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Rolls-Royce has sufficient oversight for our products to meet business, customer and regulatory requirements. The role will coordinate and execute key technical activities for the AE Defense programs. This may include activities in the functional areas of Program Management of Engineering projects, Systems Engineering, and System Verification. 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. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving 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. With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree in engineering OR
• JD/PhD
• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• Good communication, presentation skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in business case development and project management
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on a multifunctional engineering project team
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical program management and engineering efforts for AE 3007 defense projects and develop/communicate the plan and budget for delivering improvements to cost and schedule
• Lead the application of Systems Engineering to elicit, influence, and manage engine-level business and technical requirements and allocate requirements to sub-system level
• Lead qualification activities for AE 3007N engine program in support of the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray.
• Lead the technical activities of a multi-functional team that delivers engineering solutions for development projects, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
• Represent the engine program in technical meetings with 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees