Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls

Rolls Royce • Indianapolis, IN

137d • $70,629 - $114,772 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control Software Safety Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global, multi-disciplinary team. As a Control Software Safety Engineer, you will develop and maintain the Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure the design is single fault tolerant and meets the engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing software functionality, potential safety hazards associated with software, and producing compliance evidence to industry software safety standards. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 1+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• Experience with requirements management
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of product safety engineering experience
• Software Development or systems safety analysis
• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
• Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems
• Familiarity with standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254, AMCOM 385 and IEE 1633-2016
• Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
• Demonstrated experience with control system design and tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler
• Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
• 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
• Prepare and 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus plan
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parental and family care leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees