Rolls-Royce plc

T56-Helo Customer V&V Lead

Rolls-Royce plc$122K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years experience in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, OR a Master's with 3+ years, OR a PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • US citizenship required for consideration
  • Strong background in Systems Engineering
  • Competencies in leadership roles within complex projects
  • Proven experience managing gas turbine hardware and systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage team of V&V engineers on Helicopter or T56 program
  • Establish and manage design verification and validation requirements
  • Act as primary contact for program-related systems engineering and V&V activities
  • Own Work Breakdown Structure and CAM responsibilities for assigned projects
  • Conduct program technical reviews and ensure project milestones are met
  • Support SARs and facilitate Red Top Closures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonuses
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and various paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement available for further education
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts offered
  • Employee Assistance Program and long-term incentive plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Team Lead - Helo / T56 V&V

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

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.


Closing Date: August 30, 2026

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Job Category

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.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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