Control Software Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Control Software Safety Engineer to tackle complex technological challenges. This role involves developing Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring junior engineers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality engineering documentation and resolve intricate problems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to flagship programs while traveling between sites. If you are passionate about safety engineering and looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of product development engineering experience or advanced degree.
• Experience with requirements management and safety engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control systems.
• Collaborate with teams to create safety work products and documentation.

Skills

Software Development

Systems Safety Analysis

Requirements Management

Technical Documentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Fault Tree+

Reliability Workbench

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Job Description

Control Software Safety Engineer

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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

Basic 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
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 2+ years of product safety engineering experience or
• 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 the one or more of the following 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 one or more of the following 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

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Pay Range: $70,629 - $105,943 Annually

Benefits: Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.