Specialist – High Integrity Software

Rolls-Royce

. Own assigned control system functions and interfaces .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,289 - $239,345 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in control system design and analysis, with a strong foundation in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering. Capable of mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for safety-critical applications.

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Control System DesignModel-Based Systems DevelopmentAgile Development MethodsTechnical Documentation ReviewMentoring Junior Engineers

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Hard Skills

Control System AnalysisElectrical Control SystemsGas Turbine Engine ExperiencePropulsion Systems KnowledgeDigital Engineering ToolsetsSystems EngineeringRobust Design ToolsModel-Centric DevelopmentCameo Systems ModelerMATLAB

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SimulinkSysMLAgile ToolsEngineering Documentation Tools

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringProduct Development EngineeringSafety-Critical ApplicationsMilitary QualificationEngineering Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned control system functions and interfaces
Provide technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers
Work with a global engineering community to identify collaboration and knowledge-exchange opportunities
Support full life-cycle development
Mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions
Collaborate with teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics, and mechatronics control system requirements, design, and verification work products for safety-critical applications
Work with cross-functional teams to establish high standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
Provide and support engineering and process guidance and training
Create documentation
Review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, and completeness
Resolve complex problems using acquired technical experience and knowledge
Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information concisely and logically

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of product development engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of product development engineering experience, OR PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
Must be a U.S. Citizen
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, robust design tools and techniques, and model-centric development approaches
Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML
Willingness/ability to travel up to 10% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% for other travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is available for this role as applicable
Discretionary bonus plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
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