Electrical Engineering Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist (Survivability) to work on flagship defense development programs. The role covers architecture, design, verification, and lifecycle execution for high-integrity electronics in harsh environments.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) with relocation assistance and a security-cleared background. Candidates with DO-254 or related aerospace experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in STEM with relevant engineering experience in Electrical, Software, Controls, or Systems.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Experience in electrical/electronics product development and airworthiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with systems teams and customers to capture requirements for electrical components.
• Architect, design, and develop electrical hardware products through testing and inspection.
• Deliver a compliant sub-system level solution for R&D programs.
• Work with a small cross-functional team to meet objectives.
• Hands-on work in electronics development labs.
• Identify and manage project risks and integrate risk activities.
• Design for functional safety and security; EMI testing practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Embedded electronics

Hardware design

Systems integration

DO-254

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

JD/PhD

Tools

Texas Instruments

Xilinx

Microchip

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Specialist (Survivability)

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite in office 3 days/week

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance is available for this role if appropriate

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:

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineering Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship RR Advanced Development programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense.

In this role, you will be responsible for covering the scope of electronic unit development for high integrity harsh environments. This includes accountability for architecture design, verification, process development and process improvement.

In this role, you will design circuits that meet performance and reliability requirements for airworthy/certified electronic engine controllers and monitoring systems for use in a wide range of systems. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of projects including the initial architecture concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working together to tackle technical challenges in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

***This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office days each week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and/or changes in company policy. All hybrid employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements.

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Collaborate with other systems teams and customers to fully capture and synthesize requirements for electrical components and hardware.
• Architect, design, develop electrical hardware products through testing, diagnosing, and inspection throughout the R&D program lifecycle.
• Execute electronics/hardware development activities and ensure the delivery of a compliant sub-system level solution for R&D programs.
• Ability to work independently or with a small team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met.
• Ability to work hands-on in electronics development labs.
• Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan) and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.
• Design for functional safety and security, preferably within the aerospace industry. Experience with various aerospace environmental and functional testing practices and methods including electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems), with 5+ years’ experience, OR
• Master’s degree in STEM discipline with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems), with 3+ years’ experience OR
• JD/PhD OR
• To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with electrical or electronics product development, such as cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, or control panels.
• Experience with Electronics Survivability (Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics) strongly preferred
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of software engineering and mechanical packaging.
• Experience with Aerospace Defense engineering environments and restricted programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) for both expert and non-expert audiences.
• Experience with embedded electronics.
• Experience with Texas Instruments, Xilinx, Microchip microcontrollers or FPGAs or integrated control solutions.
• Experience with airworthiness and design assurance of hardware to DO-254 or military standards.

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.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: October 13, 2026

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

29 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted 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 reimbursement
• and a long-term incentive plan