Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead

Job Title: Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead

Working Pattern: Full-time (onsite)

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

A position has arisen for an Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead.  This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global team. 

As the Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of skilled Instrumentation Engineering Technicians to deliver instrumented test hardware and custom sensors for experimental testing.  This is a dynamic hands on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.

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.

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure appropriate resources are deployed, directed and co-ordinated
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, coaching and mentoring to assigned technicians to enable them to be their best
• Hire and ensure effective performance management of assigned technicians by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives, performing evaluations and appraisals (e.g. PDRs), and participating in the distribution of merit increases and bonus awards
• Ensure knowledge capture, lessons learnt, and best practice guides for the Instrumentation Lab team and encourage knowledge sharing within the group and beyond, including globally
• Develop and execute outsourced work packages as required to resource the business
• Technically oversee and direct an on-site team of Managed Service Provider (MSP) technicians providing Instrumentation Engineering Technician services, interfacing with the respective MSP management
• Develop, deliver, and demonstrate engineering performance metrics, including commitment to continuous improvement
• May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer

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 behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 5+ years of experience in technical roles OR;
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field and 3+ years experience, OR;
• PhD in Engineering with 5+ years' experience
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in managing/leading/coaching people and teams to successful outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Experience in developing and managing outsourced work package performance
• Experience in understanding and managing customer and senior management expectations
• Demonstrated ability to influence