“Launch” into Controls Software Engineering

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

“Launch” into Controls Software Engineering Duration: Permanent Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Why join 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 in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. Position Summary: “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 join an engaged, multi-disciplinary team of engineers who will help you understand the controls software landscape and gain exposure to its many dimensions. This is a great opportunity to build your skills while contributing to some of the most important and challenging programs Rolls-Royce is working on - both now and in the future. You'll also be part of a broader organization, offering a wide range of growth opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career. In this role, you’ll be based in the Electrical, Electronics, Software, Control System Design, and System Security (E24S) capability group. This group sits within Rolls-Royce Engineering, Technology and Safety - the central home for engineering expertise across the Rolls-Royce group. The E24S group is made up of a diverse team of engineers specializing in traditional and model-based software, systems, electronics, electrical power, and system security. The team works collaboratively across design, integration, testing, in-service support and supply chain management to meet customer needs.

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 using compiled and scripted language
• Knowledge/experience with MATLAB and Simulink
• Knowledge of closed-loop feedback controls systems
• 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

• software design
• software integration
• software verification
• system simulation
• developing software requirements with internal and external customers
• designing and implementing software (both traditional and model-based)
• integrating and testing control systems using hardware-in-the-loop simulators and real engines

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees