Rolls-Royce plc

Controls System Specialist - Naval Marine

Rolls-Royce plc$122K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of product development experience, OR
  • Master's degree with 3+ years of product development experience, OR
  • PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Familiarity with design and support of control systems for Naval applications.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams and customers to develop control system solutions.
  • Direct cross-functional teams to uphold technical capability and quality standards.
  • Lead and approve engineering processes and training documentation.
  • Solve complex problems by leveraging technical knowledge and experience.
  • Effectively communicate complex technical ideas and information.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and certain holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Controls Systems Specialist - Naval Marine

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Position Summary

As a Control Systems Specialist - Naval Marine, you will provide technical leadership for the Control Systems US Naval Marine Defense 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 across the Rolls-Royce Naval Marine portfolio.

You will support full product life cycle development and in-service support while also leading and mentoring 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% customer or supplier travel.

What you will be doing
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, internal/external customers, and suppliers to develop control system solutions, including hardware and software, to meet customer needs.
  • 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.
  • Lead a team of control system engineers to solve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge.
  • Develop and communicate complex technical and business 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
  • Must be US Citizen to be considered for this role


Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience and demonstrated capability in root cause investigation including evidence-based practices.
  • Engineering experience or familiarity with designing and supporting control systems for US Naval gas turbine modules, propulsion systems, or generator sets
  • Experience in the marine industry, covering technical support, technical documentation, problem-solving, Naval standards, and Mil-Specifications
  • Experience with the control of electrical power generation equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience with complex control system design and analysis tools
  • Experience providing technical and professional leadership to a team of engineers
  • Willingness to travel infrequently on a scheduled and unscheduled basis. Comfortable working periodically in an industrial, shipyard, or shipboard environment.


Closing Date: September 2, 2026

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Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

19 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$122,741 - $199,454-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

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.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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