Control Software Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce recherche un ingénieur en sécurité des logiciels pour participer à des projets innovants dans l'industrie aéronautique. Ce rôle implique la création et la gestion de Safety Cases tout en collaborant avec une équipe multidisciplinaire. Le candidat idéal possède une formation en ingénierie et une expérience en analyse de sécurité logicielle, contribuant à l'évolution de solutions techniques de pointe.

Benefits

Excellentes opportunités de développement

Aide à la relocalisation

Modèle de travail hybride

Avantages sociaux exceptionnels

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 an d'expérience en ingénierie de développement de produits.
• Au moins 2 ans d'expérience en ingénierie de sécurité des produits ou développement logiciel.

Responsibilities

• Développer et maintenir les Safety Cases pour les systèmes de contrôle moteur et de surveillance.
• Collaborer avec les équipes pour évaluer les risques et produire des documents de conformité.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Requirements Management

Agile Development

Systems Engineering

Education

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

Master’s or PhD in related fields

Tools

Fault Tree+

Reliability Workbench

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

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Job Title: Control Software Safety Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN or West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule)

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.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office days each week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and/or changes in company policy. All hybrid employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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 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, providing opportunities to 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.

What you will be doing

• 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, and completeness.
• Resolve complex problems through the application of technical experience and knowledge.
• Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce, we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, and make a difference. These principles guide us and are essential in our assessment process. We seek candidates with:

• 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 the same fields, OR PhD in these areas.
• Experience with requirements management.
• 2+ years of product safety engineering experience or related software development/system safety analysis.
• Experience applying agile development methods.
• Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems.
• Familiarity with standards such as ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254, AMCOM 385, and IEEE 1633-2016.
• Experience with control system design and tools like Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and robust design tools and techniques with model-centric development approaches.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote work, with an expectation of attendance at the workplace about three days per week. Fully remote roles are available in most states except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing