Control System Safety Engineer

System Safety; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-mc

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce seeks a Control System Safety Engineer in a hybrid role (Indianapolis, IN / Reston, VA) to develop and maintain Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems, ensuring single fault tolerance and compliance with certification requirements.

You’ll mentor a small team of engineers, guide processes, and support full lifecycle development while collaborating with a global engineering community to drive safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 1+ years of product development engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• U.S. Citizenship required for eligibility

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system safety work products such as System Safety and Reliability Assessment, FHA, FTA, FMECA or CCA
• Work with cross-functional team to establish high 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 application of technical experience and knowledge
• Develop and communicate complex technical ideas clearly

Skills

Product safety engineering

Requirements management

Agile development

FHA/FTA

FMECA

Gas turbine/engine experience

Control systems design tools

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Fault Tree+

Reliability Workbench

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Control System Safety Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Reston, VA Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.)

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

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.

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, 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 1+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 4+ years of product safety engineering experience
• Experience with requirements management
• 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

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: 10/31/2026

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Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

06 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$78,918 - $128,242-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.