Senior Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid (Aerospace)

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

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.