“Launch” into Control System Configuration Management
About The Position
“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates stepping directly into permanent roles. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, Masters or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities. You’ll work on a wide range of projects supporting Rolls-Royce’s diverse customer base and will be responsible for Configuration Management (CM), supporting engineers in complex system, software and hardware development. You’ll be an active participant, helping teams understand and comply with CM-related processes. During development, it is important that product life-cycle data is controlled and documented correctly and consistently. You’ll join an engaged, multi-disciplinary team of engineers who can help you understand the Controls Software Development landscape and gain exposure across all its many dimensions. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, while contributing to addressing some of the most important and challenging programs in our portfolio. In addition, you’ll be part of a wide organization, with a myriad of growth options available to you for a fulfilling career. In this role, you’ll be based in the Electrical, Electronics, Software, Control System Design, and System Security (E24S) group. This group is part of the Rolls-Royce Engineering, Technology and Safety business capability and the central home for engineering skills in the Rolls-Royce group. E24S is made up of a diverse group of engineering areas covering: Software (traditional and model-base), Systems, Electronics, Electrical Power, and System Security. We work closely together in the design, integration, testing, in-service support and supply chain management to ensure our customers’ needs are met. In this role, your contribution will ensure changes to configured data are authorized and tracked to completion. You’ll be working on a cross-functional, agile team under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. Opportunities include working with internal and external customers to ensure the work product produced meets the quality and safety standards required by Rolls-Royce and external certification agencies.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking
- Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively
- Knowledge/experience of high level software languages
- Knowledge/experience with system control
- Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences (e.g., team members, technical experts and management)
- Demonstration of presentation skills both orally as well as visual management
- Ability to travel to worksites to perform responsibilities
- Educated to degree level in a STEM subject, including Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or an Engineering Technology degree (e.g. Electrical Engineering Technology)
- You will receive your degree between December 2025 and August 2026.
- Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite work authorization; No sponsorships are available for this role.
Responsibilities
- Ensure changes to configured data are authorized and tracked to completion.
- Working on a cross-functional, agile team under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
- Working with internal and external customers to ensure the work product produced meets the quality and safety standards required by Rolls-Royce and external certification agencies.
- Responsible for Configuration Management (CM), supporting engineers in complex system, software and hardware development.
- Helping teams understand and comply with CM-related processes.
- Ensure product life-cycle data is controlled and documented correctly and consistently.
Benefits
- Rolls-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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
