Senior Control Systems Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join their growing team in Indianapolis, IN. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs, solving complex technological challenges as part of a global, multi-disciplinary team. The Senior Control System Engineer will own assigned control system functions and interfaces, providing technical guidance and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes meet appropriate standards and quality. The role involves collaborating with a global engineering community for knowledge exchange, supporting full life cycle development, and mentoring junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. Travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel is expected. Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand, a force for progress, and a top employer in Engineering & Manufacturing for 2025, committed to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative, welcoming, and innovative work environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
Experience with requirements management
U.S. Citizen
5+ years of product development engineering experience
Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
Experience with military qualification of airborne systems
Experience with FAA certification
Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools
Development of model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar)
Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches
Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML modelling software

Nice To Haves

5+ years of product development engineering experience
Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
Experience with military qualification of airborne systems
Experience with FAA certification
Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools
Development of model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar)
Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches
Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML modelling software

Responsibilities

Owner of assigned control system functions and interfaces
Responsible for providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality
Working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange
Support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions
Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for safety critical applications as per ARP4754A and appropriate guidance within DO-178C
Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and, create documentation
Review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge
Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way