Technical Lead - Systems Engineering & Validation

Job Title: Technical Lead, Systems Engineering and Validation – US Naval

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:

The Technical Lead, Systems Engineering and Validation – US Naval Lead will manage a team of Systems Engineers, and configuration specialists while providing technical program management and systems engineering leadership to an extended, multi-functional engineering team that delivers engineering solutions and program milestones the US Naval team. The Technical Lead will own and deliver packages of work to cost, quality and schedule for Naval Gas Turbine Module (GTM) Systems. In so doing will provide leadership and governance for all the engineers in the Naval GTM Systems team performing program management as well as acting as a delegate for the Chief Engineer. The role also provides governance on all Naval GTM system engineering activities.

 What you will be doing:

• Main technical point of contact for the Gas Turbine Module factory test facility, including on-site support as needed for GT modules under test and technical assessment of test facility and sub-system modifications
  • Coordinate engineering inputs into EVMS planning. Support monthly variance reviews and provide coaching to CAMS to maintain planning fidelity.
• Lead and coordinate effort to complete product qualification tests including engine endurance and naval environmental verifications
• Provide proactive, effective, leadership that prioritizes coaching, insight, developmental support and interpersonal guidance to deployed engineers
• Creating, evolving, and maintaining the Naval Gas Turbine Module System requirements through interfaces with the customer and business across the entire life cycle of the program
• Ensure product configuration is managed within the established Rolls-Royce processes – PCB/DTA/SCB
• Ensure robust project planning and accurate engineering labor estimates are prepared for naval projects . Support the business budget and resource load/capacity processes.  Identify staffing requirements including skill set, capability, schedule/timing, and number of people required to meet program needs and budgets.
• Identify technical risk and serve as the accountable individual for risk management
• Defining the technical program that delivers a product that is fully compliant to all the product requirements & fully integrated with the other elements of the program Work Breakdown Structure (supply chain, program management, quality assurance, product safety, risk, revenue, etc.)
• The program management and delivery of the optimized technical solution that satisfies all the product requirements (technical, business and schedule)
• Leading the change management process within engineering to ensure that the level of change and the incorporation of it are managed
• Assisting the Chief Engineer with assuring and managing product safety through compliant use of proven processes and lead closure strategies to timely completion
• Implementing effective Risk Management and Project Gated Review Processes (PILM) for the Gas Turbine Module (GTM), including a commitment to continuous improvement
• Leading System Engineering and systems thinking in the engineering team in the project
• Provide Program Technical leadership and support to the Naval GTM System team and comply with the Engineering Functional policies throughout the life cycle of the work package
• Provide career development mentoring to assigned Engineers including setting priorities and assigning responsibilities and work assignments
• Hire and maintain a group of strong systems engineers, ensure effective performance management of assigned Engineers by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives, performing evaluations and appraisals (e.g. PDRs), and participating in the distribution of merit increases and bonus awards

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience; Or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience, Or
• JD/PhD in Engineering
• Up to date, relevant engineering expertise in the relevant functional area/discipline
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering engineering technical projects/tasks to time, cost and quality, and leadership of teams to do the same
• Knowledge of the PILM gated process and experience leading programs through the gates
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Gas turbine engine assembly, test, and systems experience
• Electric power generation experience
• Has experience in all stages of a project lifecycle and has been responsible for the delivery of one or more of those stages
• Experience of setting up and managing multi-functional teams
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with senior management and customers
• Willingness to travel and work offsite at GTM Packager facilities and shipyards in support of job duties
• Project/Function Management Engineering experience
• Experience of collaboration with diverse teams
• Experience in USG development programs, stakeholder and change management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule
• An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications

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: November 20, 2026

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Pay Range

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

$126,694 - $205,878-AnnuallyIndianapolis, 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.