Senior Control System Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer for the Indianapolis area. The role will own control system functions and guide a small team of engineers while collaborating with a global engineering community.

Travel up to 20% between sites may be required, with hybrid work options available. The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, support full lifecycle development, and ensure technical outcomes meet high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR Master’s degree, OR PhD in the same fields.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• 5+ years of product development engineering experience (preferred).
• Experience with FAA or military qualification of airborne systems (preferred).
• Experience applying agile development methods to engineering work products (preferred).
• Knowledge of control system design and analysis tools (preferred).
• Experience with model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink).
• Experience with SysML modelling software (Cameo Systems Modeler or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for mission critical applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Provide and support engineering process guidance and training.
• Prepare and review engineering work products for documentation, quality and completeness.
• Resolve complex problems using technical experience and knowledge.
• Develop and clearly communicate complex technical ideas and information.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Masters in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw)

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System 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 System Engineer, you will be the owner of assigned control system functions and interfaces. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange. 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.

***This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office days each week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and/or changes in company policy. All hybrid employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements.

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

• Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for mission critical applications as per ARP4754A and appropriate guidance within DO-178C.
• Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Provide and support engineering process guidance and training.
• Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality and 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.

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

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of product development engineering experience
• Experience with FAA or military qualification of airborne systems.
• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
• Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
• Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools
• Development of model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar)
• Knowledge of system engineering, using robust design tools and techniques
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML modelling software.

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 or home. 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. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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.

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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

Job Category Software Systems Job Posting Date 04 Sep 2026; 00:09 Close date is #CLOLI #CLOENG