Technical Support Leader

Job Title: Technical Support Leader

Working Pattern: Full time/onsite – 3rd Shift (11pm – 7:30am Sun – Thur)

Working location: Stennis, MS

Rolls-Royce is looking to recruit an Experimental Engine Technical Support Leader into Experimental Operations – Civil Aerospace. The Rolls-Royce Stennis Outdoor Test Facility is located on NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center, just outside the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Rolls-Royce Stennis Outdoor Test Facility is capable of testing Rolls-Royce jet engines: large, small, and military. The Rolls-Royce Stennis Outdoor Test Facility is the only Rolls-Royce site capable of performing special tests such as fan flutter and noise testing. The current capabilities include two outdoor jet engine test stands.

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.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving 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.

What you will be doing

The ideal candidate in will have a broad background including college course work and real-world experience in an operational environment with exposure to some or all of the following:

Operations shift work; FOD awareness; Tool control; Test vehicle rigging procedures; Avionics systems; Instrumentation theory and application; Calibration; Tooling and support equipment; Assembly/build processes; Test procedures; Data acquisition systems; Troubleshooting measurement systems; Circuit design; Repair solutions; and Engineering drawings and documentation.

The role requires shift working, ability to lift 30 pounds, working outdoors on your feet for large portions of the shift as well as the ability to work at height. Other duties will include (but not limited to):

• Lead a team of test technicians conducting engine tests
• Act as single point-of-contact for an assigned shift during engine testing and own responsibility for engine health and safety of the people involved
• Plan for testing by reading test schedules and experiments in advance to ensure all requirements are understood
• Support business objectives with day-to-day actions and leading by example.
• Drive compliance by adhering to company and site policies, and staying current on all required training
• Must be willing to work any shift (days, afternoons, nights) as needed

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with gas turbine engine components, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Calibration, Hydraulics or Aerospace Engineering
• Associates degree with 3+ years of experience working with gas turbine engine components, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Calibration, Hydraulics or Aerospace Engineering
• In order be to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Avionics instrumentation background with measurement system experience
• Jet engine / Powerplant familiarity: commercial, military or general aviation
• Experience moving heavy equipment
• Some computer skills at a basic level (MS Office and other general programs)
• Experience using computers and troubleshooting complex systems
• Actively promote and model a safety-conscious work environment for colleagues, identifying and reporting potential safety hazards or risks immediately
• Strong attention to detail is needed for this role
• Ability to work well within a team and good collaboration skills
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written

What we offer:

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

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Global Grade/Level: USA-63

Closing date: 10/03/2025

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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.