Senior Control System Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,566 - 160,169; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer in Indianapolis, IN for a hybrid role combining remote and in-office work. You will own control system functions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across a global team on flagship programs. Travel up to 20% to Rolls-Royce sites and other locations is possible.

The role requires a degree in Engineering (Bachelors, Masters or PhD) with 2+ years of product development experience, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering (2+ years product development experience) or Master’s/PhD in related field.
• 2+ years product development engineering experience (preferred)
• Experience with FAA or military qualification of airborne systems (preferred).
• Model-based systems development using MATLAB/Simulink (desired).
• Experience with SysML modelling and Cameo (MagicDraw) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams and customers to define control system requirements and verification artifacts.
• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers to meet standards and quality objectives.
• Provide engineering process guidance and training to peers.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure completeness.
• Resolve complex problems using accumulated technical knowledge and experience.
• Communicate complex technical ideas clearly within a global engineering context.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Team leadership

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

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw)

SysML modelling

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.

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.

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 Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering.
• 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.

Benefits

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

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.

Close date is July 31st, 2026

Job Category: Software Systems

Job Posting Date: 30 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range: $98,566- $160,169-Annually

Location: Indianapolis, IN