Principal Controls Specialist – Modeling and Simulation

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Principal Controls Specialist – Modeling and Simulation to develop, test, and integrate real-time simulation test platforms for engine control software validation.

You will lead hardware/software builds, coordinate with project teams and vendors, mentor engineers, and drive continuous integration and quality across the simulation environment. Hybrid schedule with three onsite days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of software simulation experience or Master’s with 3+ years.
• US citizen with ability to obtain/maintain US DoD Secret Clearance.
• JD/PhD accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and develop software solutions of real-time simulation test platforms.
• Integrate, test and troubleshoot software/hardware designs.
• Manage automated build and execution tools for batched tests on the simulation environment.
• Mentor engineers to improve technical capability and project performance.
• Provide technical leadership coordinating tasks, commitments and deliveries within a program.
• Present technical data to senior engineers, management, and customers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Simulink

CI/Automation

UNIX shell

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

JD/PhD

Tools

Jenkins

CMake

Bash

Job description

Job Description

Principal Controls Specialist – Modeling and Simulation

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN or West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid schedule/ 3 days onsite)

As a Principal Controls Specialist – Modeling and Simulation, you will be part of a multidiscipline team responsible for the development, testing and continuous integration of the hardware and software test environment used in the development and qualification of electronic engine control software and hardware-in-the-loop investigations.

You will ensure that all delivered test and simulation products meet program requirements. You will coordinate with engine control project teams, external customers, and hardware and software vendors supporting simulation test assets. You will be responsible for the hardware/software builds, tool, and process used for executing on the simulation environment.

You will be involved at all stages of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release and maintenance.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What You Will Be Doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Planning, designing and developing software solutions of real-time simulation test platforms
• Integration, testing and troubleshooting of software/hardware and software/software designs
• Technical management and improvement of the automated build and execution tool and process used for executing batched test programs running on the simulation environment
• Mentor engineers to improve technical capability and project performance. Enable technical excellence of engineering deliverables for projects.
• Technical management and project leadership of a team of simulation engineers coordinating technical tasks, commitments, deliveries and communications with an engineering program.
• Presentation of technical data to senior engineers, management, and customers

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of software simulation experience -OR-
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in software simulation engineering (development or testing) -OR-
• JD/PhD
• Must be a US Citizen. Ability to obtain/maintain US DOD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Modelling, Simulation, and Control System experience
• Strong understanding of software configuration management and software architecture
• Knowledge of electronics (sensors, actuators, and processors)
• Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell
• Hardware (electronics/circuits) troubleshooting experience
• Experience with MIL-STD-3022.
• Knowledge in software design patterns and software testing framework
• Familiarity with Embedded Systems Architecture and Design
• Understanding of UNIX, Windows OS, and build environments
• Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional certification.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.

As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Global Grade Level C

Closing date

9/30/2026

If you have questions regarding this requisition, please contact Craig Beronja.

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Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

11 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

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.