System Safety and Reliability Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Title: System Safety and Reliability EngineerWorking Pattern: Full timeWorking location: Indianapolis, IN/ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)Relocation assistance will be provided as applicable.Global Grade/Level: GG10Why 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, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.Position SummaryTo ensure at all phases of the product lifecycle, that the Safety & Reliability attributes of the product are understood and that the risks arising from it are managed to an acceptable level. Contribute to the capability acquisition / improvement as well as to the technical and process governance of the S&R capability.What you will be doingDo you have an abundance of curiosity? A persistent unease with 'safe enough' and a relentless drive to prevent failures?Do you possess multi-disciplinary collaboration skills, including facilitation, communication, and influence?Do you enjoy working on a team, drawing upon and contributing to the diverse technical backgrounds of its members?As a System Safety & Reliability Engineer, you’ll be part of a team that ensures the safety and reliability attributes of our products are understood and risks are managed to an acceptable level. This role involves the integration of diverse areas of knowledge to create and support complex systems that enable reliable system operation under highly challenging conditions.Tasks include mathematical modeling of complex systems, probabilistic safety assessments, and hazard assessments, extracting actionable insights to improve our products. We apply multi-domain engineering knowledge for components and systems, detailing failure mechanisms and their system effects.Understand the product's degradation and failure mechanisms, their associated consequences and the hazards they contribute to. Where applicable, develop and deploy models to characterize them using deterministic or probabilistic / data mining techniques.Lead and conduct the assessment of new and derivative design solutions/architectures, product operation and maintenance practices to evaluate their impact on product Safety & Reliability. Develop and deploy models at component, system and asset levels to characterize the product's Safety & Reliability attributes. Support the associated part / function classification activities.Analyze and quantify risks associated with human / system interaction addressing both Human Error and the hazards arising from errors committed by personnel and also Hazards to personnel arising from system / equipment malfunction, damage or features inherent in the design.Support product development and entry into service phases through the coordination and/or provision of Safety & Reliability documentation (e.g. FHA, FMECA, SSA, TLD, safety class analysis, fault schedules, OCL, etc.).Support product in-service phase through the coordination and/or execution of the S&R work required to address specific in-service issues or concerns (e.g. SAR, Red Top) and support Periodic Safety Review activities.Lead FRACAS or relevant event management system at in-service phases.Derive lessons learnt, identify and develop improvements in tools, methods and processes and support their globalizationBasic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Engineering with 2+ years of experience, ORMaster's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Engineering, ORJD/PhD in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Engineering,To be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen, must be eligible for a security clearancePreferred Requirements:Good understanding of the construction and operation of a gas-turbine engine.Technical experience in the use of Safety and/or Reliability engineering tools (e.g.) Weibull++, XFMEA, XFRACAS, @RISK, Reliability Workbench.Proven ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems.Proven ability to handle ambiguity.Strong interest in statistics, probability, and reliability predictionMulti-disciplinary collaboration skills, including facilitation and communication at the component, sub-system, and system levelMember of ASQ working toward Certified Reliability Engineer credentialsOur vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.Infinite PotentialClosing Date: 08/28/2026#CLOLIJob CategoryEngineering for ServicesJob Posting Date11 Aug 2026; 00:08Pay Range$94,160 - $153,010-AnnuallyLocation:Indianapolis, INBenefitsRolls-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.SummaryLocation: IndianapolisType: Full time