Controls System Specialist - Naval Marine

rollsroyce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Rolls-Royce seeks a Controls Systems Specialist - Naval Marine in Indianapolis, hybrid role, to provide technical leadership for the US Naval Marine Defense team. You will lead engineers across hardware and software to deliver high-quality control systems and manage full life-cycle development and in-service support.

You will mentor other engineers on processes and tools, drive collaboration across sites, and travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce locations with up to 10% travel to customers or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with 5+ years of product development experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of product development experience.
• PhD in engineering with relevant research or development experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers to develop control system solutions for hardware and software.
• Direct a cross-functional team to uphold high standards of capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Lead, review, and approve engineering guidance, training and documentation.
• Lead a team of control system engineers to solve complex problems using advanced technical knowledge.
• Develop and communicate complex technical and business ideas clearly.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Engineering analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Systems Specialist - Naval Marine

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

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 Systems Specialist - Naval Marine, you will provide technical leadership for the Control Systems US Naval Marine Defense team. You will be responsible for leading technical and planning activities while providing direction to a team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while engaging with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange across the Rolls-Royce Naval Marine portfolio.

You will support full product life cycle development and in-service support while also leading and mentoring other 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% customer or supplier travel.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with engineering teams, internal/external customers, and suppliers to develop control system solutions, including hardware and software, to meet customer needs.
• Direct a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Lead, review, and approve engineering and process guidance, training and documentation.
• Lead a team of control system engineers to solve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge.
• Develop and communicate complex technical and business ideas and information in a concise and logical way.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• Must be US Citizen to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience and demonstrated capability in root cause investigation including evidence-based practices.
• Engineering experience or familiarity with designing and supporting control systems for US Naval gas turbine modules, propulsion systems, or generator sets
• Experience in the marine industry, covering technical support, technical documentation, problem-solving, Naval standards, and Mil-Specifications
• Experience with the control of electrical power generation equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with complex control system design and analysis tools
• Experience providing technical and professional leadership to a team of engineers
• Willingness to travel infrequently on a scheduled and unscheduled basis. Comfortable working periodically in an industrial, shipyard, or shipboard environment.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

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: September 2, 2026

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Job Category: Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date: 19 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range: $122,741 - $199,454-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 re