Integrated Control Systems Engineer (Software)
About The Position
Rolls-Royce is hiring an Integrated Control Systems Engineer (Software) through its “Launch” graduate pathway, a permanent role based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Launch program is designed to help graduates transition into the business through meaningful project work, on-the-job learning, support from experienced colleagues, and career progression opportunities. The position sits within the Integrated Controls Systems capability group, part of Rolls-Royce Engineering, Technology and Safety. The group includes software, systems, electronics, electrical power, mechanical, and system security engineers who work together on design, integration, testing, service support, and supply chain management. Working under the direction of a senior engineer on a cross-functional agile team, the engineer will design and develop aircraft engine controls and monitoring software for Rolls-Royce customers. Work may support civil or military aircraft and follow the DO-178 process. Activities include developing software requirements, designing control software components, creating digital models, verifying code on real-time simulators, and integrating and testing controls software on real engines. The role also includes defining software test approaches and plans, conducting hardware/software qualification tests, and reporting results to meet certification requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be graduating between December 2026 and August 2027. They must be able to commute to local and regional worksites, including West Lafayette, as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar software-centric discipline.
- Experience in third- or fourth-generation software languages.
- Excellent attention to detail, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills for varied audiences.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Ability to commute to local and regional worksites, including West Lafayette, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Strong software development skills in areas such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
- Knowledge of software design patterns and software testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with embedded software architecture and design.
- Current U.S. Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Ability to present technical data to senior engineers and management.
Responsibilities
- Develop software for aircraft engine controls and monitoring systems for civil or military aircraft, following the DO-178 process.
- Develop software requirements and design control software components.
- Create digital models.
- Verify code on real-time simulators.
- Integrate and test controls software on real engines.
- Define software test approaches and test plans.
- Conduct hardware/software qualification tests and report results to meet certification requirements.
- Work on a cross-functional agile team under the direction of a senior engineer.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Personal and professional development support.
- Career progression opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
