JOB DESCRIPTION

CONTROL SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE ENGINEER

LOCATION: INDIANAPOLIS

Are you a problem solver? Do you like to connect the dots? You may not think of aircraft engines right away, but your skillsets are vital for us to keep our customers flying safe. Unlock your endless potential as we are looking for talented and passionate engineers to join us for an exciting career start in systems and software engineering within the aerospace industry. The team is a mix of young and seasoned professionals who will provide you a breadth of exposure to the technical aspects of Control Systems engineering. In addition, you will be able to engage with our people networks for a holistic and rewarding experience.

WHO WE ARE:

The Control Systems is an engineering department within the Rolls-Royce Aerospace business. We develop and manufacture components used to control engines on a large portfolio of Defense and Civil aircraft as well as a number of our other industries partners.

Control Systems is divided into the following sub-departments: Software, Systems, Simulation, Electronics, Mechanical, Supplier Engineered Equipment, and Supporting existing fleet. Each sub-department works closely together in the design, testing, incident investigation, and supply chain management to ensure our customer’s needs are met.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Engineers in Control Systems work on a wide variety of projects to support our military and civil customers. Engineers are responsible in areas including system integration, software design, system design, mechanical design, and electronic design.

As a Control Systems and Software Engineer, you will be designing and developing an aircraft engine controls and monitoring system, while working on a cross functional agile team under the direction of a senior engineer.

Opportunities in this role include developing requirements, designing control system components, creating digital models, verifying models on real-time simulators, and integrating and testing controls systems on real engines. Additionally, you will be able to define a system test approach, test plan, conduct hardware/software qualification tests, and report results for assigned components.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Ideal candidates will have strong demonstrations of interpersonal skills, curiosity, problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Candidates will be able to or have:

• Knowledge of electronic circuit design (Analog/Digital)

• Knowledge of software framework

• Knowledge of simulation and modelling tools

• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively

• Demonstrate written and oral communication to a variety of audiences (e.g., team members, technical experts, and management)

• Demonstration of presentation skills both orally as well as visual management

• Ability to travel to worksites to perform responsibilities

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

RELEVANT MAJORS:

Engineering degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an engineering technology degree (e.g., Electrical Engineering Technology)

Or a relevant degree within Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics.

STANDING/GRADUATION ELIGIBILITY: You will receive your degree between December 2022 and August 2023.

WORK AUTHORIZATION ELIGIBILITY: Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite work authorization; No sponsorships are available for this role.

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.

At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Closing date: May 4th, 2023

Rolls-Royce is one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies. They create power to connect, power and protect society. Focussed on three core areas in Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems, Rolls-Royce are determined to use their position as a global power group to play a role in creating a net zero carbon future for us all.