Job DescriptionJob Title: T56/Helicopters Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Engineer
Working Pattern: Fulltime (Hybrid)
Working location: Indianapolis, IN or Novi, MIor Reston , VA
Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable
Position Summary:As a T56/Helicopters Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Engineer you will deliver engineering solutions that deliver value to Rolls-Royce and achieve business life-cycle cost savings. You will create value by engineering optimized MRO methods through integrating between Rolls-Royce and the Maintenance and Overhaul network, with special focus on driving efficiencies / developing competitive solutions for Rolls-Royce.
Key Responsibilities:- Serve as the technical liaison between Rolls-Royce engineering teams, U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and international defense customers and their respective overhaul facilities, facilitating technical coordination, issue resolution and effective communication, including participation in on-site quarterly product reviews
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- Embrace and champion digital ways of working, proactively exploring new technologies and data-driven solutions. Bring a self-driven, improvement-focused mindset with the initiative to learn, identify opportunities, and lead ideas through implementation.
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- Provide customer support for the respective Helicopter (M250/RR300/CTS80) and/or T56 aftermarkets, including support for Aircraft on Ground (AOGs), incoming safety or service investigations, technical queries, and evaluation of in-service engines and hardware with conditions outside of current manual limits (Technical Variances)
- Support development and approval of the technical content for technical publications/communication (used by OEM, overhaul shops and customers)
- Define and maintain technical requirements for component repair processes and ensure the component repair network meets them.
- Ensure that the required Maintenance, Operational and Overhaul Technical data meets the Company's Regulatory requirements, contractual and customer commitments and that delivery is managed through the technical authoring supply chain
- Understand product service deterioration and collate findings from MRO facilities to feed into the product maturity strategy and reliability/safety opportunities
- Coordinate with the Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs), Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centers (AMROCs), and Authorized Repair Facilities (ARFs) servicing T56/Helicopters products.
- Interface between Manufacturing Engineering, Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs), Aftermarket Customers/Operators, Design and other stakeholders to provide ongoing support and identify improvements.
- Ensure technical solutions meet agreed requirements, including but not limited to returning service run components back to serviceable condition.
- Support the set up and approval of new repair and overhaul facilities and capabilities.
- Assist with design and support of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of aftermarket engine support, OR
- Master's degree, OR
- PhD degree
- In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Requirements:- 5+ years of knowledge of aftermarket maintenance, overhaul, or repair services
- Experience with T56/501 engine products
- Knowledge of functionality of relevant components and systems with full consideration of the intended form, fit and function of gas turbine engines
- Engineering experience in aerospace or automotive industry
- Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and special processes, gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Engineering specs, parts lists, drawings, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of publication specifications (Industry Specs, ATA 100/iSpec2200, and S1000D)
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvement or digital transformation opportunities
- Demonstrated aptitude for adopting and applying digital tools, data analytics, automation, and/or emerging technologies to improve engineering or business processes
Job CategoryEngineering for Services
Job Posting Date09 Oct 2026; 00:10
Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$98,566 - $160,169-Annually
Location:Indianapolis, IN / Novi, MI/Reston, VA
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.
