Lead Application Engineer, Mature Engine Services
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Lead Application Engineer Mature Engine Services
Permanent Full Time
37 hours Per week
Derby/hybrid
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Application Engineer to join the team in Derby on a full-time permanent basis.
As the lead Application Engineer you will be part of a cross-functional team supporting Civil Aerospace Mature Engines including RB211-524 and Trent 800. This is an exciting opportunity with significant external collaboration with the this unique role you will be the primary engineering interface with Siemens Energy for the RB211-524 and Trent 800 industrial applications. You will be responsible for the delivery of the engineering IPT objectives defined by the program. The scope includes planning and executing technical projects for propulsion systems components while having responsibility for maintaining the delivery schedule and budget. This is an integration role where the individual will work to enable all engineering teams through coaching and support to successfully develop robust verified engineering solutions against robust validated customer requirements.
Why join 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 youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
What you will be Doing:
- Primary Technical Liaison Officer with Siemens Energy for the industrial engine applications for the Trent 800 and RB211-524 engines
- Lead global multi-disciplinary teams across different specialisms to drive completion of project tasks and deliverables in accordance with applicable processes procedures and regulations
- Effectively communicate complex technical projects with program stakeholders both internally to leadership and externally to customers regulators and airframers
- Execute WBS/NWA cost account management integrated planning/scheduling earned-value assessment risk management and continuous improvement tasks
- Own engineering safety management system (SMS) activities including support of safety review boards Red Tops Safety Alert Reports Safety Management Plans and other SMS processes
- Support wider Civil Mature Engines project team with Airframer Integration (Boeing) activities
Basic and preferred qualifications:
- Degree level in Engineering
- Good communication presentation skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Regional Benefits
Our People are our power so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future together. Buy one share get one free!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being athigh risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but isanticipatedtobe SNBG 07-10
This job is advertised at the grades shown and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Closing Date: 10th July 2026
People Leader: Grace Barnes
Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston
Job Category
Validation and VerificationPosting Date
26 Jun 2026; 00:06Posting End Date
10 Jul 2026Required Experience:
IC
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