Electronics Test Engineering Specialist

Rolls-Royce; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-im

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Electronics Test Engineering Specialist to grow and sustain Electronics test capability at the West Lafayette facility in West Lafayette, IN. You will plan, design, construct, and supervise vibration, electrical and thermal test setups, and lead capability growth strategies.

You will mentor test engineers and technicians, build relationships with global test teams and university partners, and travel up to 10% as needed to support business growth and continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in engineering testing.
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in engineering testing.
• JD/PhD degree and US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test engineering strategies for capability growth.
• Design and maintain aerospace mechanical and electrical test rigs and instrumentation.
• Lead and mentor test engineers, technicians, and student interns/co-ops.
• Collaborate with global and local test organizations and Rolls-Royce engine teams.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and globally.

Skills

Test engineering

Mentoring

Instrumentation calibration

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

JD/PhD degree

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Working location

W. Lafayette, IN

Relocation is available for this role if appropriate

Job Title

Electronics Test Specialist

Working Pattern

Onsite

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

The Electronics Test Engineering Specialist is responsible for growing and sustaining Electronics test capability at the Rolls-Royce West Lafayette facility in West Lafayette, IN. The Electronics Test Engineering Specialist will plan, design, construct, and supervise Vibration, Electrical and Thermal test setups, as well as develop and execute capability growth strategies for testing and play a key role in test engineering talent development at the Rolls-Royce West Lafayette facility.

What You Will Be Doing

• Create and execute test engineering strategies related to capability growth, facility improvements, instrumentation calibration, continuous improvement, business continuity, and capital investment.
• Design, troubleshoot, and maintain complex aerospace mechanical and electrical test rig systems, instrumentation, and advanced data acquisition and experimental test control systems.
• Lead, develop, and mentor test engineers and technicians to raise overall test capability and bench strength; supervise and mentor university student employees (e.g. coops, interns, student employees).
• Support business growth by building and fostering key working relationships with global and local test organizations, as well as Rolls-Royce engine project teams and university partners.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and globally

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in engineering testing, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in engineering testing, OR
• JD/PhD degree
• In order to be considered for the role, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

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.

Closing date

9/30/26

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

02 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.

$114,400 - $185,900-Annually

Location

West Lafayette, 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
• 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.