Control System Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control System Safety Engineer to join their growing team in Indianapolis, IN. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs, solving complex technological challenges as part of a global, multi-disciplinary team. The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems, ensuring the design is single fault tolerant and meets engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements. The position involves providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers, collaborating with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange, and supporting full life cycle development while mentoring junior engineers. Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands, at the forefront of innovation for over a century, designing, building, and servicing systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. The company is committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered, fostering a welcoming and innovative environment that invests in career growth and offers diverse opportunities. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025.

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
U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

5+ years of product safety engineering experience
Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems
Familiarity with the following standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254
Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
Demonstrated experience with control system design and one or more of the following tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS
Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
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
Prepare and 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