Software Engineer-Aerospace Controls

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Indianapolis is seeking a Software Engineer for the Aerospace Controls team. You will develop safety-critical software for gas turbine engines, ensuring compliance with DO-178C objectives. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or STEM fields with relevant software development experience, and will contribute to hybrid projects with at least three days per week in the office. A competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits

Discretionary bonus plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of software development or testing experience required, or advanced degree.
• U.S. Citizen eligibility for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety-critical gas turbine engine control software.
• Provide software architecting support for integration testing.
• Set up and modify CI/CD frameworks.
• Liaise with certification authorities for compliance.

Skills

Embedded safety-critical software engineering

Model-based software design

Verification and testing frameworks

Control systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM fields

Master’s degree in Engineering or STEM fields

PhD in Engineering or STEM

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer-Aerospace Controls at Rolls-Royce

Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN

The ACaMS Program Team has been chartered with the design, development and realization of the next generation aero engine control system. The ACaMS system will deliver world-class efficiency, improved diagnostics and cyber threat protection via a modern architectural solution. ACaMS will serve a wide range of gas turbine engines/applications across the Rolls-Royce portfolio. The ACaMS team scope includes components within the control system including the Computing System, Health Monitoring System and the integration of the Hydromechanical and Sensing/Control components. The team consists of Embedded Systems, Software, Electronics Designers as well as Safety, Certification, Quality, Component and Applications Engineers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop safety-critical gas turbine engine control software to DO-178C compliance objectives
• Provide software architecting support to enable software-to-software integration testing, including product line methodologies
• Develop and modify processes and methods to achieve compliance objectives and optimal development pace
• Set up and modify continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) frameworks to enable streamlined development
• Liaise with certification/airworthiness authorities to explain approaches, demonstrate compliance, and close out audit findings

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we value safety, integrity and simplicity. These principles guide our assessment process and the qualities we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM fields with 1+ years of software development or testing experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering or STEM fields, OR
• PhD in Engineering or STEM
• U.S. Citizen eligibility for consideration

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in embedded safety-critical software engineering
• Relevant engineering degrees: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with model-based software design and code generation
• Experience using a DO-178 compliant software coding process
• Control systems experience
• Digital logic design experience
• Experience with verification and testing frameworks

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including a discretionary bonus plan. Relocation assistance is available. Hybrid working is available, with at least three days per week in the workplace as a baseline. Fully remote roles are limited by location.

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

Job Category: Digital
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay Range: $70,629 - $114,772 annually
Global Grade: 9
Closing date: Set, 2025

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