Lead Engineer, Nuclear Hardening & Survivability

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$106,741 - $173,454•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead, Engineer, Nuclear Hardening & Survivability provides expertise to deliver electronic and electrical designs for the entire development process. This includes conceptual design through detail design, prototypes through volume manufacture, and initial integration through qualification of airworthy/certified for a wide range of gas turbine engines. In this role, the candidate ensures that all electronic products meet all program requirements by providing technical mentoring and leadership to the rest of the team. You may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. 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 Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in electronics design, OR Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in electronics design, OR JD/PhD
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

7+ years’ experience in circuit design
Strong technical leadership, people management and project management skills
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), change management, and risk management processes
Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
Experience with embedded electronics design in aerospace or other industries requiring functional safety applications is preferred
Experience with schematic capture tools: Allegro-Cadence/Altium Designer
Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards
Experience / Understanding of Safety Critical Control Systems (DAL A-C), High Integrity Control Solutions.
Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards

Responsibilities

Providing technical oversight and direction in the electronics circuit design and development process for new product development
Engage in technical, manufacturing and supply chain issues and opportunities to enable quick decision making
Define the electronics test plans and test methods, review and approve the electronics design and test results
Ensure quality of output through internal gate reviews and other appropriate processes
Support design, analysis, and test of electronics propulsion systems and components to include requirements capture, architecture, schematic capture, design analysis and implementation of printed circuit boards.
Lab testing and integration of complex electrical components, sensors, test equipment