Lifecycle Engineer – Controls Lifecycle Engineering

Rolls-Royce

. Provide meaningful insights identifying opportunities for significant cost and maturity improvements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to identify cost and maturity improvements in LRU performance. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions and enhance safety and reliability in engineering processes.

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Degree In STEM SubjectTechnical And Analytical SkillsLifecycle EngineeringCommunication And Presentation SkillsRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisPerformance Metrics DevelopmentData ProcessingSystems Level ThinkingComponent Level Thinking

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AbilitySelf-MotivationTime ManagementPlanning SkillsAbility To Prioritize

Industry Keywords

Maintenance, Repair & OverhaulCivil AerospaceIn-Service OperationControls SystemsSafety And Reliability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide meaningful insights identifying opportunities for significant cost and maturity improvements
Lead delivery of identified opportunities through appropriate channels
Work with LRU Suppliers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facilities to deliver improved cost and maturity support
Develop key insights and metrics to understand LRU performance and highlight safety and reliability drivers, focusing on reducing cost
Present analysis of these drivers to Project, Engineering and Supplier Management
Identify and lead changes through Lifecycle Engineering and Project processes
Support the wider Controls Lifecycle Engineering team with cost and maturity challenges
Process and analyse LRU service data to influence safety, reliability and cost
Support unit- and fleet-level investigations
Work with internal and external Customers, Partners, Suppliers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facilities, driving data delivery and monitoring performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/or have experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls)
Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered
Highly numerate with strong technical and analytical skills
Problem-solving ability
Capable of both component and systems level thinking
Familiarity with in-service and control systems operation, particularly for civil aerospace engine products would be advantageous
Highly self-motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills
Good time management and planning skills
Able to prioritise and execute complex tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings
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
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