Verification and Validation Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Verification and Validation Engineering Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship RR programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense. As Verification and Validation (V&V) engineer, you will lead, plan and execute activities required for component, sub-system and product level test and reporting. This role is the interface between project planning, engineering design, and test planning and execution. The ideal candidate will be able to work comfortably with a wide variety of engineering teams and disciplines to successfully deliver demonstrator testing. In this role, you will actively participate in development projects as part of the project development team, and ensure testing is properly timed and executed to meet project delivery requirements. You will actively engage with design engineering and procurement to understand hardware delivery timelines and develop robust schedules and project plans to deliver a successful test program. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, with 4+ years of experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, with 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, OR
• JD/PhD in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering
• To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with validation and verification testing, or with experimental test
• Project management experience
• Skill in managing and interpreting requirements, and developing test plans
• Design, development, and test experience in the aerospace industry
• Low- and middle-maturity development programs experience
• Experience with product configuration control, quality systems, trouble reporting and root cause / corrective action
• Structured verification experience
• MS Project fluency
• Exceptional people skills
• Cross-discipline, cross-functional development team experience

Responsibilities

• Define, derive, and allocate system and sub-system level requirements based on customer and regulatory input
• This position will plan, manage, and develop engine/sub-system certification/qualification plans and participate in product introduction gated reviews
• Define engine and/or sub-system verification strategies based on program requirements using structured verification methodologies
• Understand experiment/test requirements and turn them into test plans, budgets, schedules and subsequently test instructions.
• Understand and articulate risks and opportunities to program leadership to support decision making.
• Lead integration activities between project teams and the test department to ensure instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, test limits, and test data recording are completed.
• Support on-site and off-site development engine/sub-system build and test activities.
• Ensure test evidence and reports are documented
• Understand and apply standard development and test processes, in collaboration with the test engineers and test leadership, to ensure a successful test program
• Maintain project plan files for budget, schedule, and resource

Benefits

• We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.
• These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level