Sr. Project Engineer - Development Engineering

Job Title: Sr. Project Engineer - Development Engineering

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis

A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Engineer within Development Engineering. As a Senior Project Engineer with the JSF LiftSystem Program you will have the opportunity to support the delivery and services of the war fighter on behalf of Rolls-Royce. You will be responsible to provide programmatic leadership to an extended, multi-functional integrated product team (IPT) to apply a systems approach to the realization of a new system or the modification of an existing one. You will define, plan, monitor, control, and deliver solutions to meet stakeholder requirements, and plan and deliver verification programs to ensure that Rolls-Royce's products meet business, customer and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will get to define, agree and integrate the plans with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads. You will take into account both the scope of the overall project / work package and activities required to understand and then produce a solution to the requirements and the delivery of robust verification, certification and qualification strategies.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Engineering, Program, and Customer technical interface for the relevant work package, ensuring all solutions are managed with a strong focus on safety.
• Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain, and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in project plan), and escalation of risks in accordance with risk management plan.
• Ensure IPT work is integrated with all relevant higher-level plans - including relevant Project Management Plan and Risk Management Plan.
• Definition and delivery of robust verification, certification, and qualification strategies with internal and external customers.
• Managing and delivering the necessary compliance documents, from requirements capture through to evidence of compliance appropriate software / tools.
• Planning and coordinating experiments (rig, engine, and/or flight testing) including instrumentation and data analysis requirements.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 5+years’ experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+years’ experience, or
• PhD with 0+years’ experience
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Project / Function Management Engineering Experience
• Experience leading or managing a team for execution of a program or in support of a functional skillset 
• 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
• Familiarity with external customer interface as well delivery of engine assembly and testing experience at a system level. 

What we offer

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

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. 

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

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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.