Senior Control Systems Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana to lead assigned control system functions and mentor junior engineers. This role requires collaboration with a global team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and may involve up to 30% travel.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering and relevant experience, with a preference for those who have expertise in aerospace or control systems. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits are offered including hybrid working arrangements. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of product development engineering experience required.
• Experience with military qualification of airborne systems is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop control system requirements and verification work products.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers.
• Review engineering work products for quality and completeness.

Skills

Product development engineering experience

Requirements management

Control system design and analysis tools

Knowledge of systems engineering

Agile development methods

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)

Job description

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 provide 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for safety critical applications as per ARP 4754A 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 and process guidance, training and create documentation
• 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

Candidate Profile

At Rolls‑Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.

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
• Experience with requirements management
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years of product development engineering experience
• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
• Experience with military qualification of airborne systems
• Experience with FAA certification
• 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 systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model‑centric development approaches
• 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 available. Relocation assistance is available. For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. 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 may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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

Closing date: July 31st, 2026