Experimental Assembly and Test Aircraft Engine & Power Plant Mechanic

Rolls-Royce

The Role

Overview

Maintain, assemble, test experimental aircraft engines and power plant systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • maintenance
  • assembly
  • testing
  • repair
  • inspection
  • field travel

Tasks

-Conducts maintenance and activities surrounding the assembling, disassembling, rework, repair, inspection and testing of experimental test articles, production units and related support equipment. -Travel when necessary to support actions in the field.

Requirements

  • mechanical
  • powerplant
  • airframe
  • us citizen
  • technical degree
  • military training

What You Bring

-Should have mechanical experience, either automotive or aircraft. Must have a thorough knowledge of shop math and willingness to learn and apply new skills. -Military training on powerplant/airframe a plus -Normal shop conditions. Works around moving machinery, flammable fluids, high pressures and temperatures and may be subjected to excessive noise and may be required to work from a raised platform. -In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen. -Associates or Bachelors degree preferred from a Technical School -Individual must possess a valid Power Plant license and have the ability pass a Rolls-Royce vision test. -Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred

The Company

About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Sector Specialisms

Civil aerospace

Defence

Power Systems

Electrical

Commercial marine

Yacht

Marine

Industrial construction

Building construction