JSF Field Service Engineer – Grottaglie, Italy

Job Title: JSF Field Service Engineer – Grottaglie, Italy Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Italian Naval Air Base Italy - Gottaglie Relocation assistance is available for this position as applicable. Global Grade/Level: GG10 Why 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.

Summary As a Field Service Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you will Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve issues arising from integration and operation of LiftSystem components for the Italian Navy Provide technical guidance and advice in the evaluation of LiftSystem problems and to render technical assistance. Principle location will be at the Italian Naval Air Base in Grottaglie, Italy.

Be the initial point of customer contact for LiftSystem Action Resolution (AR) issues at Grottaglie. As required, provide assistance to Pratt & Whitney and customer personnel on technical issues which include: LiftSystem/Aircraft interface issues, Lift System troubleshooting, LiftSystem maintenance, LiftSystem repairs, and logistic support. Provide customers with an authoritative point of contact on all issues related to the operation of the LiftSystem product and maintain connectivity between Rolls-Royce management and key customers Ensure that all operational events are captured and recorded in Maximo to support data gathering activities and transfer as necessary to meet the requirements of the program. (Allows RR to meet contract requirements by establishing root cause of operational impact with a view to minimizing in the future). Provide Pratt and Whitney onsite team with regular status updates, including closure statements and any corrective action as required. Review proposed engineering changes with the view of minimizing adverse impact on the product in the field. Provide regular status updates to onsite Pratt & Whitney representatives as required to ensure efficient coordination of the planned changes. Maintain status on Rolls-Royce deliveries of flight hardware, modification kits, support equipment, containers and spares, reporting any anomalies for resolution. Provide on-site Pratt & Whitney representatives with regular updates as required. Assist in interpretation and refinement of Rolls-Royce maintenance and repair instructions, damage acceptance and repair limits, Lift System modification accomplishment instructions, referring issues for resolution to Rolls-Royce Engineering and logistic staff as required. Ensure TV and AR reporting are provided to Rolls-Royce, (including issues relating to support equipment), providing supplementary information as required. Provide regular status reports on operational activity in support of F35 Operations, keeping in mind any export or OPSEC concerns. Support Lead FSR in executing Deployed Services and JSF Program responsibilities.

BS degree or equivalent in aviation/aerospace/engineering discipline with a minimum of 9 years’ experience in aviation propulsion – with an emphasis on DoD Military. To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen Must be willing to relocate to Italy for this role.

High level of technical knowledge with jet engine maintenance, operations, overhaul, test cell, and aircraft flight line operations. FAA Certified Airframe and Power Plant (A&P)