T56/Helicopters Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: T56/Helicopters Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime (Hybrid)

Working location: Indianapolis, IN or Novi, MI or Reston , VA

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

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.

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

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.

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## Job Category
Engineering for Services
## Job Posting Date
09 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay 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
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.