Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to fabricate and apply sensors for test hardware and manage measurement systems. You will route leads, terminate sensors, and support engine test setups and troubleshooting.

The role requires degrees in engineering or aviation, with multiple levels of experience or equivalent years of work, plus security clearance eligibility. This is a full-time on-site position offering growth in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Electronics or Aviation with 4+ years in technical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ET/Electronics/Aviation with 2+ years in technical roles.
• Master's degree in Engineering/ET/Electronics/Aviation.
• PhD/Masters degree in Engineering/ET/Electronics/Aviation.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of technical experience.
• Must be eligible for US security clearance and be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and apply sensors to test hardware; route leads and terminate sensors.
• Set up and operate measurement and recording systems; monitor and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Provide engineering design support; develop sensor application techniques and installation plans.
• Write procedures to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned; train junior technicians.
• Work independently or as part of a team; act as a specialist based on experience.
• Travel up to 15% for off-site instrumentation and test support; represent Rolls-Royce with customers.
• Complete practical skills evaluation after progression in hiring process.

Skills

Gas turbine power systems

Instrumentation sensor application

Communication skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Travel up to 15%

Education

Associates degree in engineering/engineering technology/aviation

Bachelor's degree in engineering/engineering technology/electronics/aviation

Master's degree in engineering/engineering technology/electronics/aviation

PhD in engineering/engineering technology/electronics/aviation

6+ years experience in technical roles in lieu of a degree

US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

Tools

Machining

Soldering

Welding

Brazing

Avionics

Electronics

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

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 an Instrumentation Engineering Technician you will be accountable for fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware, routing of leads, termination of sensors, and setup and operation of measurement and recording systems.

What you will be doing:

• Typical sensors include strain gages, thermocouples, thermal paints, thermal crystals, pressure tubing and transducers, accelerometers, tip clearance and blade tip timing measurement systems, aerothermodynamic rakes and probe assemblies, and signal transmission devices such as slip rings and telemetry systems
• Work includes: fabrication of the sensors and systems, sensor application technique development, design and fabrication of simple fixtures or test apparatus, inventory and chemical management, providing assistance during engine assembly and test, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining measurement systems
• Provide engineering design support; coordinating with team members to develop sensor application techniques, installation and routing plans
• Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced technicians
• May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task
• May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
• A practical skills evaluation will be given after sufficient progression in the hiring process

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 4+ years’ experience working in technical roles

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 2+ years’ experience working in technical roles

• Masters degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation

• PhD Masters degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation

• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience working in technical roles

• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance and must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Gas Turbine Power Systems

• Instrumentation sensor application experience, ideally with high temperature and/or rotating sensors.

• FAA Powerplant or Airframe & Powerplant licenses

• Machining, soldering, welding, brazing, avionics, or electronics experience

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; good interpersonal skills

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

• Understanding of basic mathematics, measurement systems and scales

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

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: October 1, 2026

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

17 Sept 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.

$98,566 - $160,169-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
• 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.