Controls Engineer

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Indianapolis seeks a Configuration Management specialist to support engineers across hardware and software development. The role focuses on ensuring controlled data, baselines, and proper change management throughout the lifecycle.

You will administer CM tools, participate in the Change Control Board, and help translate complex technical changes for leadership and engineering teams. A STEM degree and willingness to travel to local and regional sites are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field.
• Understanding of product development lifecycles and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to document changes and translate them for technical and non-technical teams.
• Willingness to travel to local and regional worksites.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities for hardware and software development.
• Create baselines and document configuration indices.
• Maintain data integrity, archiving, and retrieval.
• Participate in Change Control Board discussions.
• Translate technical changes for leadership and engineering teams.

Skills

Configuration management

Documentation writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

Teamcenter

PTC Integrity/Windchill

Bitbucket

Job description

## Controls EngineerApply: Indianapolis: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR6162787## **Job Description****\"Launch” into Integrated Control Systems Engineering (Configuration Management)****Duration:** Permanent **Location:** Indianapolis, Indiana At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our emerging talent programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential. **Role overview:**“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates to transition seamlessly into the business. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, master’s or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities.In this role, you'll be based in the Integrated Controls Systems (ICS) capability group.This group is part of Rolls-Royce Engineering, Technology and Safety, the central home for engineering skills in the Rolls-Royce group.The ICS group is made of a diverse group of engineering covering: Software (traditional and model-base), Systems, Electronics, Electrical Power, Mechanical, and System Security. We work closely together in design, integration, testing, service support, and supply chain management to ensure our customers’ needs are met.**What you’ll be doing:**The Configuration Management (CM) specialist will directly support engineers in complex system, software and hardware development. In this role, you will be an active partner, helping teams understand and comply with configuration and change management aspects of processes.During the development lifecycle, you will ensure product lifecycle data is controlled and documented correctly and consistently. When products are ready for release, you will create complete and correct baselines and document them in configuration indices.As a CM specialist, you will administer select CM tools. You will ensure modifications to configured data are authorized and tracked to completion. You will ensure data integrity is protected, archived, and can be retrieved.**The Configuration Management Specialist:*** Ensures the CM aspects of development conform to the declared plans and standards* Maintains complete and correct product and lifecycle data configuration baselines* Understands the integration of all plans and standards involving configuration control, change management, and the control/release of data* Understands data and archive management* Is a quorum member of the Change Control Board by participating in discussions of proposed modifications, change impact, and providing informed recommendations* Upholds product and document review and approval requirements* Continuously improves configuration management practices and tools**Who we’re looking for:*** Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/or STEM related degree* Understanding of product development lifecycles* Understanding of process development, improvement, and adherence* Strong organizational focus balancing multiple tasks while maintaining a sharp, consistent eye for detail and accuracy* Ability to write clear documentation and translate technical changes across engineering and non-technical teams* Ability to troubleshoot configuration discrepancies and track down root causes **\\*\\*\\*Travel:** Candidates must be able to commute to various local and regional (West Lafayette) worksites as needed. *Preferred:** Experience with configuration control, change control boards, and/or quality/process assurance* Understanding with source and document tracking tools such as Teamcenter, PTC Integrity/Windchill, Bitbucket* Experience in process development and continuous improvement* Practice with hardware, software, or system baselines* Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards* Knowledge demonstrating successful and collaborative team-based assignments, deliverables, and responsibilities* Skills in translating technical data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership and engineering teams Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too. **Minimum GPA:** 3.0 **Work authorization eligibility:** To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen **Graduation eligibility:** Graduating between May and August 2027 **What we offer:*** Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed* A culture that invests in your personal and professional development* The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.**Job Posting Date**04 Nov 2026; 00:11## **Pay Range**$82,882 - $93,716-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.