Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead

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.

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.

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 others through effective and positive engagement and communication on technical and business issues
• Proven ability to exercise sound technical and business judgement
• Technical experience with Instrumentation (i.e. pressure, strain, temperature)
• Mechanical design experience using computer aided tools such as NX
• Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations

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 available for this position if applicable.