Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce Corporation is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrow’s technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, program managers, and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes, and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements. As an Instrumentation Engineering Technician you will be accountable for fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware, routing of leads, termination of sensors, and setup and operation of measurement and recording systems. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 1+ years’ experience working in technical roles OR; Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation OR: JD/PhD degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Team Leadership Experience
• Experience with Gas Turbine Power Systems Instrumentation
• Sensor application experience, ideally with high temperature and/or rotating sensors.
• FAA Powerplant or Airframe & Powerplant licenses
• Machining, soldering, welding, brazing, avionics, or electronics experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Understanding of basic mathematics, measurement systems and scales
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware, routing of leads, termination of sensors, and setup and operation of measurement and recording systems.
• Typical sensors include strain gages, thermocouples, thermal paints, thermal crystals, pressure tubing and transducers, accelerometers, tip clearance and blade tip timing measurement systems, aerothermodynamic rakes and probe assemblies, and signal transmission devices such as slip rings and telemetry systems.
• Work includes: fabrication of the sensors and systems, sensor application technique development, design and fabrication of simple fixtures or test apparatus, inventory and chemical management, providing assistance during engine assembly and test, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining measurement systems.
• Provide engineering design support; coordinating with team members to develop sensor application techniques, installation and routing plans.
• Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced technicians.
• May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task.
• May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Employee support assistance
• Employee discounts
• Relocation assistance
• 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
• A long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level