Control System Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,985 - 147,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Relocation assistance

Bonus plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Control System Safety Engineer to develop and maintain safety cases for electronic engine control and monitoring systems. The role combines engineering rigor with cross‑functional collaboration, offering exposure to flagship programs and global teams.

Hybrid work is available with up to 20% travel between sites and up to 10% other travel. The position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• Experience with requirements management
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop safety work products such as System Safety and Reliability Assessment, FHA, FTA, FMECA or CCA
• Work with cross-functional team to maintain highest standards of technical capability and teamwork
• Provide and support engineering guidance, training and documentation
• Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
• Resolve complex problems with technical experience
• Develop and communicate complex technical ideas clearly

Skills

Control system safety

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical/electrical/computer engineering

Master’s in aerospace/mechanical/electrical/computer engineering

PhD in aerospace/electrical/mechanical/computer engineering

Tools

Fault Tree+

Reliability Workbench

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Control System Safety Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Working)

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control System 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 System 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 providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange. 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.

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 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.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• 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 with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in degree 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

• 5+ years of product safety engineering experience
• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
• Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems
• Familiarity with the following standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254
• 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
• Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model‑centric development approaches

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing date

July 31st, 2026

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

23 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range

$90,985 - $147,850 Annually

Location

Indianapolis, IN

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.