Senior Mechanical Engineer: Control Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to define control system hardware requirements and guide approved suppliers through detailed design and validation. The role spans requirements to final production release, with potential team leadership and interface with suppliers and Rolls-Royce engine program teams.

The position emphasizes development of mechanical control hardware, risk management, and collaboration across engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years in mechanical design or control systems.
• Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• U.S. Citizen required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical control units and oversee design reviews.
• Coordinate design, purchasing, and manufacturing with suppliers to meet program needs.
• Identify and manage technical, cost, supply chain, and schedule risks.
• Address technical, manufacturing, and supply chain issues to enable quick decisions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Control systems

Team collaboration

Risk management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

RTCA/DO-160

MIL-STD-810

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to define control system hardware requirements and guide approved suppliers through detailed design and validation. The role spans requirements to final production release, with potential team leadership and interface with suppliers and Rolls-Royce engine program teams.

The position emphasizes development of mechanical control hardware, risk management, and collaboration across engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.