AE Defense Life Cycle Engineer

Job Title: AE Defense Life Cycle Engineer Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.) Relocation assistance is provided as needed for this opportunity. Global Grade/Level: GG09 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.

Summary As the AE Defense Life Cycle Service Engineer, you will provide reactive technical support for in-service events and proactive analysis to eliminate future customer disruption in connection with Rolls-Royce products.  You will lead cross functional teams to determine root cause of in-service events. Using expertise and best practices in root cause analysis and in conjunction with teams consisting of component design, materials engineering, deployed services, and program personnel, you will achieve timely resolution of customer issues. This role will also proactively identify threats and take steps to eliminate them before they cause events in the field. To do this, you will apply your knowledge of the propulsion system along with data analytics tools to uncover trends in our fleet.

Engaging with customers to understand how Rolls-Royce products are used in service and devising technical solutions to their needs. Lead internal activities to resolve OEM, AMC, operator or FSR technical inquiries Lead investigations and identify root cause and corrective action for in-service events Support of field control programs that address identified or potential safety concerns. Participation in product level safety boards and in-service reviews with regulatory and airworthiness authorities. Initiating changes to technical publications associated with in-service hardware maintenance and ensuring appropriate hardware management.

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 1+ years of experience or Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) JD/PhD To be considered for this position, you must be U.S. Citizen Preferred Requirements: Previous experience conducting complex root cause analysis Previous experience interfacing with military customers 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: 09/05/2026 #CLOENG #CLOLI Job Category Engineering for Services Job Posting Date 21 Sep 2026; 00:09 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $78,918 – 128,242-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