Instrumentation Technician: Sensor Systems & Test

Rolls-Royce

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 160,000

Full time

11 days ago
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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

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.

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