Mechanical Control Units Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Indianapolis is seeking a Mechanical Control Units Design Engineer to define hardware requirements and oversee supplier design, validation, and production release across the project lifecycle.

Role interfaces with external suppliers and internal engine teams; requires collaboration, problem-solving, and experience in control systems hardware design and NPI. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Master's, or JD/PhD as listed in Basic Requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (US Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Develop control system hardware requirements and guide suppliers through design reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

JD/PhD

Tools

Control systems hardware design

RTCA/DO-160

MIL-STD-810

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Job description

Job Description

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation 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

The Mechanical Control Units Design Engineer will develop control system hardware requirements, then guide Rolls-Royce approved suppliers through the detailed design process to ensure that delivered hardware meets all technical and program requirements. The role will span the project lifecycle from requirements definition, concept development, detail component design, validation, and verification testing through final production release. The Design Engineer will interface with both the external suppliers and the internal engine program teams.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for the development of Controls Hardware components, including oversight of the mechanical design and analysis of components, taking the design through multiple gated design reviews, and oversight of the validation testing performed by contracted suppliers of the Controls Units.
• Drive coordination of effort between the design, purchasing, manufacturing engineering teams with our Controls Hardware suppliers to ensure that program needs are met through the execution of the work package to plan.
• Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and schedule) are identified and managed in accordance with the risk management plan.
• Engage in technical, manufacturing and supply chain issues and opportunities to enable quick decision making.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 1+ years of experience in mechanical design or control systems, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD
• To be considered for this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship

Preferred

• Desire to successfully lead in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with coworkers
• Experience with control systems hardware design
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), change management, and risk management processes
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards
• Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top-Secret security Clearance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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: September 30, 2026

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

02 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

$73,120 - $118,820-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. 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.