Senior Control System Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

bonus

employee support assistance

employee discounts

Hybrid working arrangement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to lead control system development within a hybrid work arrangement. The role involves owning assigned control system functions, mentoring a small team, and collaborating with a global engineering community.

Occasional travel up to 20% between sites and up to 10% other travel is expected. You will work on flagship programs, ensuring technical outcomes meet standards and quality, and supporting full life cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience or Master’s/PhD in same fields.
• U.S. Citizen eligibility required.
• 5+ years of product development engineering experience (preferred).
• Experience with FAA or military qualification of airborne systems desirable.
• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products.
• Experience with model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar).
• Knowledge of system engineering and use of robust design tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams and customers to develop control system requirements, design and verification per ARP4754A and DO-178C guidance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards of technical capability 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 applied technical experience.
• Develop and communicate complex technical ideas clearly.

Skills

Systems engineering

Model-based design

Requirement management

Mentoring

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)

DOORS

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.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• 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 in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering,
• OR PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering

In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

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 and requirement management tools such as DOORS

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits.

• bonus
• employee support assistance
• 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.

Your needs are as unique as you are.

Close date is 11/15/2026

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

12 Oct 2026; 00:10

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

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

Equal Opportunity

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