Control Systems Specialist - Local

Control Systems Specialist, Local

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid working)

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control Systems Specialist 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.

As a Control Systems Specialist, you will provide technical leadership for the control systems team. You will be responsible for leading technical and planning activities while providing direction to a team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while engaging with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange. You will support full life cycle development, lead, and mentor other engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.

Innovate & Power the World
 

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and collaborate with teams and internal/external customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for safety critical applications as per ARP4754A and appropriate guidance within DO-178C
• Lead and direct a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
• Lead, review, and approve engineering and process guidance, training and documentation
• Review and approve engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
• Lead a team of engineers to solve 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

Basic Requirements:

• 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
• Demonstrated experience with requirements management
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 7+ years of product development engineering experience
• Demonstrated application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products
• Demonstrated experience with military qualification and FAA certification of airborne systems
• Demonstrated gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience
• Demonstrated experience with complex control system design and analysis tools Demonstrated experience developing model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar)
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches
• Demonstrated  experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML modelling software

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing Date: November 7, 2024
 

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. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.