Specialist - High Integrity Software
Rolls-Royce
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Rolls-Royce is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to own selected control system functions and interfaces across development programs. The role demands an adaptive mindset and the ability to drive technical outcomes while mentoring a small team of engineers within a global organization.
You will travel up to 10% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% for other work, contributing to safety-critical control system design, analysis, and model-based development with MATLAB/Simulink and SysML
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering; 5+ years product development engineering experience.
- Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering; 3+ years of product development engineering experience.
- PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams and customers to develop control system requirements and verification work products for safety-critical applications.
- Work with cross-functional teams to set high standards of technical capability and teamwork.
- Provide engineering guidance, training, and documentation; mentor junior engineers.
- Review engineering work products for quality and completeness.
- Resolve complex problems using technical experience and knowledge.
- Develop and communicate complex technical ideas clearly.
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Specialist High Integrity Software
Full time
Indianapolis, IN or Reston, VA Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.)
Relocation assistance is available for this role as applicable.
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.
Rolls‑Royce is looking for a creative, talented, and results‑driven Senior Control System Engineer to join our Rolls‑Royce team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on developmental 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.
As a Rolls‑Royce Senior Control System Engineer, you will be the owner of assigned control system functions and interfaces. This role requires an adaptive mindset and an ability to enthusiastically work through challenging technical problems. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 10% between Rolls‑Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.
- Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for safety critical applications
- Work with a cross‑functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
- Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and, create documentation
- Review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
- Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge
- Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
- Master’s degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, with 3+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
- PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
- In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen
- 5+ years of product development engineering experience
- Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
- Experience with military qualification of airborne systems
- Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
- Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools
- Development of model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar)
- Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model‑centric development approaches
- Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML
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. We are committed to providing a respectful and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.
November 12, 2026
Reston, VA
$147,289 - $239,345
Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$110,476 - $179,524-Annually
Indianapolis, IN
- health
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- flexible spending account
- health savings account
- 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
- long‑term incentive plan
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