Rolls-Royce plc

Instrumentation Engineering Technician

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

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics, or Aviation with 4+ years of technical experience
  • Bachelors degree with 2+ years of technical experience
  • Masters or PhD in Engineering fields
  • 6+ years of technical experience in lieu of a degree
  • Must be a US Citizen and eligible for security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and apply sensors for hardware testing
  • Develop sensor application techniques and install routing plans
  • Design and fabricate simple test fixtures or apparatus
  • Assist in engine assembly and testing, including monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Write procedures to enhance efficiency and train junior technicians
  • Work independently or as part of a team based on task complexity
  • Travel up to 15% for off-site instrumentation and test support

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

Position Summary:

As an Instrumentation Engineering Technician you will be accountable for fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware, routing of leads, termination of sensors, and setup and operation of measurement and recording systems.

What you will be doing:

  • Typical sensors include strain gages, thermocouples, thermal paints, thermal crystals, pressure tubing and transducers, accelerometers, tip clearance and blade tip timing measurement systems, aerothermodynamic rakes and probe assemblies, and signal transmission devices such as slip rings and telemetry systems
  • Work includes: fabrication of the sensors and systems, sensor application technique development, design and fabrication of simple fixtures or test apparatus, inventory and chemical management, providing assistance during engine assembly and test, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining measurement systems
  • Provide engineering design support; coordinating with team members to develop sensor application techniques, installation and routing plans
  • Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced technicians
  • May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task
  • May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
  • A practical skills evaluation will be given after sufficient progression in the hiring process

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 4+ years’ experience working in technical roles

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 2+ years’ experience working in technical roles

  • Masters degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation

  • PhD Masters degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation

  • In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience working in technical roles

  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance and must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Gas Turbine Power Systems

  • Instrumentation sensor application experience, ideally with high temperature and/or rotating sensors.

  • FAA Powerplant or Airframe & Powerplant licenses

  • Machining, soldering, welding, brazing, avionics, or electronics experience

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal; good interpersonal skills

  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

  • Understanding of basic mathematics, measurement systems and scales

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

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Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

17 Sept 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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