Rolls-Royce plc

Engine Control Systems Technical Lead -Aerospace

Rolls-Royce plc • $98K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of system or software development experience or a Master's/PhD in STEM
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Engineering degree preferred
  • Experience in project or function management in engineering
  • Background in delivering engineering projects on time and meeting quality standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team through system/software development phases as per ARP4754 and DO-178
  • Communicate technical development activities and risks to stakeholders
  • Develop and implement strategies to meet program cost and schedule
  • Interface with AE program teams, external customers, and Airworthiness
  • Ensure robust and timely program delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonus
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and holidays, including parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement options available
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Engine Control Systems Technical Lead -Aerospace

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office)

Global Grade/Level: GG10

Relocation is available

Position Summary

As the Technical Lead for Electronic Engine Controls supporting Rolls Royce AE family of engines, you will be leading a team of engineers supporting AE engine control programs through the complete system/software development lifecycle.

In this role you will be interfacing with AE program team, external customers, Airworthiness, and others throughout the development lifecycle. This is a technical leadership role with significant technical management responsibility, that is expected to work effectively in a challenging, self-directed, and agile environment and ensures robust, timely program delivery.

What you will be doing
  • You will be responsible for leading a team through the system/software development phases from program planning through service release as outlined in ARP4754 and DO-178
  • You will be communicating a clear view of all technical development activities and technical risks to team members and internal/external stakeholders
  • You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and plans required to meet the program cost and schedules.
  • The ability to clearly communicate with internal and external customers is required.


Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2+ years of system or software development experience; Or
  • Master's degree in STEM
  • PhD in STEM
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • Engineering Degree preferred
  • Project/Function Management Engineering Experience
  • Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering engineering technical projects/tasks to time, cost and quality, and leadership of teams to do the same
  • Experience of collaboration with diverse teams
  • Experience with DO-178, ARP4754, or similar certifications
  • Gas turbine engine controls experience
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule
  • An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communication


Closing Date: 10/30/26

If you have any questions, please contact Craig Beronja

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

23 Sep 2026; 00:09
Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$98,566 - $160,169-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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