T56-Helo Customer V&V Lead

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Job Title: Team Lead – Helo / T56 V&V Working Pattern: Fulltime Working location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

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: As a Mature Programs V&V Team Lead, you will be responsible for providing Project Management, Leadership and Systems Engineering expertise to support the T56 and Helo Engines. The Mature Program V&V Team has both Project and Systems Engineers who collaborate to support delivery and safety. You will lead significant projects that have high impact in terms of safety and delivery. You will be a key interface between Operations and the Supply Chain on behalf of the T56 and Helo Engineering Team. You will be expected to interface and manage external customers. Your project management will be influential in re-engineering the aging supply chain with new technologies like ALM.

What you will be doing : • Lead either the Helicopter or the T56 program V&V engineers and projects. • Establish / manage appropriate Requirements, Design Rationale Evidence, Design Definition and Verification Information for either T56 or Helo projects. • Be the point of contact for a given program (Helo or T56) to support and coach the team regarding Systems Engineering, Validation and Verification activities, driving the right V&V behaviors within the project. • Take ownership of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and own CAM responsibilities for your given projects • Lead program technical reviews • Provide support to SARs and Red Top Closures

Basic Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering OR; • A Masters degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering OR; • PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen  

Preferred Requirements: • System level engineering understanding. • Engineering Technical Approver Experience • Proven Leadership completing design projects with complexity and high business impact. • Technical experience involving gas turbine hardware and systems. • Ability to understand manufacturing engineering and supply chain perspectives. • Ability to make sound decisions with limited information. • Experience managing a component from clean sheet through test. • Strong technical writing ability / experience. • Strong communication, relationship building, and ability to create visual diagrams to influence and share information.

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: August 30, 2026

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Validation and Verification Job Posting Date

14 Aug 2026; 00:08 Pay 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.

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