Job DescriptionJob Title: Systems & Verification Engineer- AE 3007N (MQ-25)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid 3 days a week in office)
Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.
Level C
Position Summary:The Systems & Verification Engineer-AE 3007N (MQ-25) will plan, coordinate and execute key technical activities for the AE Defense. This may include activities in the functional areas of Program Management of Engineering projects, Systems Engineering, Installed Verification and Earned Value Management.
What you will be doing:- Lead multi-functional team that delivers engineering solutions for development projects, root-cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
- Lead the application of Systems Engineering to elicit, influence, and manage engine-level business and technical requirements and allocate requirements to sub-system level
- Develop and manage engine verification, certification/qualification plans and programs. This includes the on-going flight test program.
- Coordinate planning, management, and delivery of engine application and installation programs for airframe customers and operators including systems level certification/qualification programs
- Lead AE Defense engineering product improvement projects and develop/communicate the plan and budget for delivering such improvements to cost and schedule
- Lead AE Defense projects through the Design Technical Approval (DTA) and Product Change Board (PCB) process
- Represent the engine program in technical meetings with customers, operators, and airworthiness authorities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced Verification & Validation Engineers
- Represent the Assistant Chief Project Engineer as required
Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in STEM/Engineering with 5+ years of systems engineering OR
- Master's degree in STEM/Engineering with 3+ years of systems engineering OR
- JD/PhD in STEM/Engineering
- In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen
Preferred Requirements:- 8+ years gas turbine engine experience
- Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on a multifunctional engineering project team
- Experience with the AE Family of Engines
- Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
- Experience working CIP or other government contracted projects
- Proficiency in oral and written English language communication including technical writing and presentations
- Knowledge of commercial engine certification/military engine qualification
Closing Date: 11/30/2026
Job CategoryValidation and Verification
Job Posting Date13 Nov 2026; 00:11
Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$122,741 - $199,454-Annually
Location:Indianapolis, IN
BenefitsRolls-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.
