Electrical Engineering Specialist

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$122,741 - $199,454•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist to work on Advanced Development programs addressing technical challenges in Defense. The role covers development of electronic units for high-integrity, harsh environments, including architecture design, verification, process development, and process improvement. The specialist designs circuits meeting performance and reliability requirements for airworthy or certified electronic engine controllers and monitoring systems. The position contributes across the full project lifecycle, from initial architecture concepts and design through prototype testing, manufacture, and implementation. The specialist works with a multidisciplinary team and may work independently or with a small engineering team. The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and remote work on other days. Hybrid arrangements may change based on business needs or company policy; employees must have secure, high-speed internet and a suitable workspace. Relocation assistance is available when appropriate. Applicants must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance. The position is eligible for base pay of $122,741–$199,454 annually and a discretionary bonus plan. Other benefits are available to eligible employees and may vary based on eligibility factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant engineering environment, such as electrical, software, controls, or systems engineering; OR a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 3 years of relevant experience; OR JD/PhD.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical or electronics product development, such as cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, or control panels.
Experience with Electronics Survivability (Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics).
Experience working with multidisciplinary software engineering and mechanical packaging teams.
Experience in aerospace defense engineering environments and restricted programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills for expert and non-expert audiences.
Experience with embedded electronics.
Experience with Texas Instruments, Xilinx, or Microchip microcontrollers or FPGAs, or integrated control solutions.
Experience with airworthiness and design assurance of hardware to DO-254 or military standards.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with systems teams and customers to capture and synthesize requirements for electrical components and hardware.
Architect, design, and develop electrical hardware products, including testing, diagnosing, and inspection throughout the R&D program lifecycle.
Execute electronics and hardware development activities and deliver compliant subsystem-level solutions for R&D programs.
Work independently or with a small, cross-functional engineering team to meet subsystem program objectives and deliverables.
Perform hands-on work in electronics development laboratories.
Identify and manage technical, cost, supply-chain, and schedule risks, integrate risk activities into project plans, and escalate risks according to the risk management plan.
Design for functional safety and security.
Apply aerospace environmental and functional testing practices and methods, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing.