Job Title: Control Software Engineer-Simulation

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule)

As a Control Software Engineer-Simulation, you will be part of a multidiscipline team responsible for the development, testing and continuous integration of the hardware and software test environment used in the development and qualification of electronic engine control software and hardware-in-the-loop investigations.

You will be involved at all stages of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release and maintenance. You'll usually work in project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Strong development experience
• Familiarity with the design and development of embedded software solutions
• Knowledge in software design patterns
• Familiarity with Integration (software/hardware and software/software) and component level testing
• Familiarity on software lifecycle (Design to release)
• Knowledge of software testing framework

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 1+ year of software engineering experience OR
• Master’s degree Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering OR
• PhD in degree Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong software development skills in areas such as: C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell, or similar
• Modelling, Simulation, and Control System experience
• Knowledge in software design patterns and software testing framework
• Familiarity with Embedded Systems Architecture and Design
• Knowledge of electronics (sensors, actuators, and processors)
• Understanding of UNIX, Windows OS, and build environments
• Hardware (electronics/circuits) troubleshooting experience
• Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top-Secret security Clearance
• Ability to present technical data to senior engineers and management

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office or home. 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.

Global Grade 9

Closing date:  May 15th, 2026

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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.