Controls Project Engineer

Vodafone; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a Controls Project Engineer to join the Operations and Portfolio team in Indianapolis. This role focuses on managing complex systems and controls projects and ensuring quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will hold a STEM degree and possess strong project management skills with engineering experience.

Benefits

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience or Master's degree or PhD in relevant STEM field.
• Experience with aerospace engine controls systems is preferred.
• Experience in software development lifecycle, ideally in agile or waterfall projects.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing controls projects for Engineering Development programs.
• Accountable for project deliverables including cost, specification, and timeline.
• Developing and maintaining project documentation and status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics

Master’s degree in STEM disciplines

PhD in STEM disciplines

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Controls Project Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Project Engineer–to join the Operations and Portfolio team in support of the Electrical, Electronics, Software Control System Design and Product Cyber Security organization.

Reporting to the Engineering Technology & Safety (ET&S) organization, the successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of complex Systems and Controls work packages. Developing integrated plans, managing extensive budgets, whilst ensuring deliverables meet quality and cost through entire project life cycle.

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

Planning and execution of controls projects for Engineering Development programs.
Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work.
Establish, develop, and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the group of deliverables.
Development, administration, and maintenance of the project plans in Primavera P6 or MS Project and integrating with the program master schedule.
Capturing, monitoring, and reporting of status of the full project lifecycle, including managing effective customer relationships.
Make project engineering decisions and manage stake holders.
Develop / implement best practice in line with company management processes, including continuous improvement techniques to ensure business efficiencies and lean practices.

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 of Science (B.S.) degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Physics and 2+ years of engineering experience OR
Master’s degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Physics.
PhD in degree in STEM discipline
To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Requirements:

5+ years of engine control systems design.
Experience with aerospace engine controls systems.
Experience of Systems and Software development lifecycle (V or W model), ideally with experience of working within an agile or waterfall software development project.
Experience of leading Aerospace programs / products through certification and introduction into service.
Good general IT skills with a strong understating MRP Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel, data warehouse systems and reporting tools.
The role will require an individual with a blend of analytical, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and project management skills.

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.

Job Category:Software Systems
Pay Range: $90,985 - $136,477-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.