Senior Control Software Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Control Software Safety Engineer to tackle exciting challenges in the aerospace sector. This role involves developing and maintaining Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring junior engineers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality safety assessments and technical documentation. The position offers a chance to work on cutting-edge technology while being part of a global team that values innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to make a significant impact in the industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of product development engineering experience required.
• Experience with software safety analysis and agile development methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control systems.
• Collaborate with teams to create safety work products and resolve complex problems.

Skills

Software Safety Engineering

Requirements Management

Technical Documentation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering

PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Fault Tree+

Reliability Workbench

DOORS

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Job Description

Senior Control Software Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control Software Safety Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global, multi-disciplinary team.

As a Senior Control Software Safety Engineer, you will develop and maintain the Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure the design is single fault tolerant and meets the engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing software functionality, potential safety hazards associated with software, and developing a robust means of compliance to industry software safety standards. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
• Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
• Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and create documentation
• Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
• Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge
• Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• Experience with requirements management
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of product safety engineering experience
• Software development or system safety analysis
• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
• Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems
• Familiarity with one or more of the following standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254, AMCOM 385 and IEE 1633-2016
• Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
• Demonstrated experience with control system design and one or more of the following tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler
• Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Job Category: Software Systems
Job Posting Date: 25 Mar 2025; 00:03
Pay Range: $90,985 - $136,477-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.