Control Systems Verification Project Lead

Rolls-Royce plc; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Reston, VA is seeking a Control Systems Verification Project Lead to guide a team through the verification portion of the system lifecycle.

You will develop verification strategies, allocate resources, run test scripts, analyze results, and report risks to stakeholders, with up to 20% travel and a hybrid work pattern.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or CS with 5+ years of product development experience.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of engineering experience.
• PhD in an engineering field related to aerospace, electrical or mechanical.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident eligibility is required.
• Experience with ARP4754A and MIL-HDBK-516C is required.
• Strong systems verification experience and safety-focused mindset.
• Experience with gas turbine engine controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement verification strategies and plans.
• Lead a verification team through allocation, coverage, scripts, tests, and reporting.
• Communicate verification activities and technical risks to stakeholders.
• Lead investigations of non-conformities to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Verification planning

Communication

Project management

Systems verification

Gas turbine controls

Education

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

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

PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

Tools

ARP4754A standards

MIL-HDBK-516C

Job description

## Control Systems Verification Project LeadApplylocations: Washington D.C. RRNA Headquarterstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6158700## **Job Description****Job Title: Control Systems Verification Project Lead (F130)****Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 office days a week)****Working location: Reston, VA**As a Control Systems Verification Project Lead, you will be leading a team of verification engineers through all aspects of the verification portion of the system engineering lifecycle and deliver control system verification evidence to airworthiness authorities.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:* You will be responsible for developing and implementing verification strategies and plans* You will be responsible for leading a team through the verification process (incl. allocation, coverage, case & procedure development, script development, test execution, results analysis and reporting).* You will be communicating a clear view of all verification activities and technical risks to stakeholders* The ability to clearly communicate with internal and external customers is required.* You will be leading investigations of non-conformities to ensure quality standards are maintained**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 form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.**Basic Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 5+ years of product development engineering experience, OR* Master’s degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering and 3+ years of engineering experience, 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 or Permanent Resident**Preferred Requirements:*** Experience with ARP4754A, MIL-HDBK-516C, and related industry standards and guidelines is required.* Project management and engineering experience, with a focus on delivery of key engineering & schedule milestones while balancing budget constraints and risk tolerance.* Systems verification experience* Gas turbine engine controls experience**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 or home. 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:** September 15, 2026