Software Control Systems Capability Lead

rollsroyce; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rolls-Royce pro

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Capability Lead - Controls Systems to join our growing team in Reston, VA, with a hybrid work pattern (3 office days per week). You will lead and develop staff, align them to work packages, and drive SQCDP metrics while shaping the engineering strategy.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Controls Engineering with advanced degrees and leadership experience, and must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with 5+ years experience in Controls Engineering; or
• Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years experience in Controls Engineering; or
• JD/PhD recognized as acceptable qualifications.
• U.S. Citizenship required to be eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to meet current and future requirements.
• Deploy or align staff to work packages and oversee technical activities.
• Participate in load/capacity planning and engage with third parties/ MSPs.
• Accountable for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People (SQCDP) for the group.
• Drive Engineering strategy and ensure compliance across lifecycle activities.
• Champion use of automation, digital tools and lean processes.
• Support transition to model-based reusable product lines and Agile Scrum delivery.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

JD/PhD

Job description

Job Title: Capability Lead - Control Systems

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 office days a week

Working location: Reston, VA

Relocation assistance is not available for this position as applicable.

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

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Capability Lead - Controls Systems 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.

What you will be doing

Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) to meet current and future business requirements. This will also include leadership of other managers including assigned specialists.

Deploy or align assigned staff to agreed work packages and lead/ provide the delivery and approval of technical activities within their functional accountability. This could include multiple work packages across divisional areas within the group.

Play an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider function to ensure suitable SQEP are available to complete program deliverables. This includes engagement with third parties such as Managed Service Providers (MSP's) in line with agreed Do/Buy.

Accountable for SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) measures and performance for the aligned capability group.

Lead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadership.

Ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity for the assigned team, including as appropriate any third parties/MSP's working on behalf of the area.

Ensure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilized effectively across the group for the accountable domain. This should focus on greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiency.

Drive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component level.

Champion the adoption of Agile Scrum delivery methods where applicable.

Own the performance and reward management, HSE, export and security clearance

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Good understanding of component engineering processes
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Sector Customers and Programs.
• Has provided technical and professional leadership to a team of engineers and other management level personnel.
• Capable and experienced in building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviors.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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.

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

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: 9/15/2026

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

14 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$152,033 - $247,054-

Location:

Reston, VA

Benefits

Rolls-Royce pro