Senior Control Systems Engineer

Rolls-Royce

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • $90,985-147,850 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Controls System EngineerWorking Pattern: Full-timeWorking location: Indianapolis, INRolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing team. 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, multi-disciplinary team.As a Senior Control System Engineer, you will be the owner of assigned control system functions and interfaces. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange.You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.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.Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.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.What you will be doingWith this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
  • Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for safety critical applications as per ARP4754A and appropriate guidance within DO-178C
  • Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
  • Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and, create documentation
  • Review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
  • Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge
  • Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way
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 behaviours 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 Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
  • Master’s degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
  • PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
  • Experience with requirements management
  • In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Requirements:
  • 5+ years of product development engineering experience
  • Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
  • Experience with military qualification of airborne systems
  • Experience with FAA certification
  • Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
  • Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools
  • Development of model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar)
  • Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches
  • Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML modelling software
What we offerWe offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.Relocation assistance is available for this position.Closing date: June 13, 2025#CLODEFJob Category Software SystemsJob Posting Date 29 Jul 2025; 00:07Pay Range $90,985 - $ 147,850-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.

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