Senior Electronics Design Engineer-Simulation

Rolls-Royce plc

United States

On-site

USD 99,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer in Simulation to design electronics hardware and develop Hardware-in-the-Loop real-time simulators for engine control and monitoring systems. The role spans concept brief, design, prototyping, testing, implementation, and support of fielded products, with up to 20% travel between sites.

You will work in a multidiscipline simulation team with engineering colleagues, vendors and customers, combining hardware and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of electronic hardware circuit design experience, OR Master’s degree with 0+ years, OR PhD in STEM/Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering
U.S. Citizen required to be eligible for consideration

Responsibilities

Perform trade study analysis, tolerance analysis, and simulations to support design accuracy and efficiency
Develop and troubleshoot electrical hardware simulations for Hardware-in-the-Loop real-time simulators
Develop software controls for hardware integration
Work with requirements-based product decomposition, traceability and assurance
Compile functional descriptions and testing results into reports for certifying authorities

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in STEM/Electronics/Electrical Engineering

PhD in STEM/Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

CAN

ARINC429

MIL-STD-1553

SPI

I2C

Ethernet

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

Job Title

Senior Electronics Design Engineer-Simulation

Working Pattern

Full-time

Working location

West Lafayette, IN (5 days onsite)

Global Grade/Level

Grade 10

Relocation available

for this position

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for Senior Electronics Design Engineer in our Controls System Simulation team. You will be responsible for electronics hardware circuit design and development of Hardware-in-the-Loop real time simulators used to test and verify engine control and monitoring systems through full product life cycle. In this exciting role, you may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final implementation of a new product or system, support of fielded products and investigations. You will be working in a multidiscipline simulation team, with colleagues in other branches of engineering, vendors and external customers. Commitment to travel up to 20% between sites and up to 10% other travel.

What you will be doing

Performs trade study analysis, tolerance analysis, and various simulations to support the design's accuracy and efficiency
Develop and troubleshoot electrical hardware simulations of control system sensors and actuators used as part of a Hardware-in-the-Loop real time simulator used to test and verify engine control and monitoring systems through full product life cycle
Experience with developing software controls for hardware integration
Experience with requirements-based product decomposition, development, traceability and assurance
Compile functional description and design assurance testing results into a report sufficient for certifying authorities

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM/ Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of Electronic Hardware Circuit Design experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM/Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 0+ years of Electronic Hardware Circuit Design experience; OR PhD in degree in STEM/ Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements

%+ years of circuit design electronic integration
Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving
Experience working with databus circuits such as CAN, ARINC429, MIL-STD- 1553, SPI, I2C, Ethernet
Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, Atlassian toolsets and build environments for Linux and Windows OS
Experience with network analyzers, oscilloscopes, meters, probes and similar lab equipment
Experience with Thevenin equivalent circuit design, grounding isolation and shielding schemes, filtering, protection, EMI reduction techniques
Experience with onsite integration of cabinet mounted electronic test equipment at external customer sites
Analyze and translate high level requirements into a validated design for the electrical component
Ability to present technical data to senior engineers and management

Vision

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date

08/31/2026

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

17 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location

West Lafayette, 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.