Rolls-Royce plc

LibertyWorks Senior Control Systems Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$110K — $179K *
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 experience in product development, or a Master's with 3+ years, or a PhD.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for eligibility.
  • Experience with control system design and analysis tools preferred.
  • Application of agile development methods for engineering work products.
  • Familiarity with military qualification of airborne systems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to develop control system requirements for safety-critical applications.
  • Establish technical standards within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Provide engineering guidance, training, and documentation support.
  • Review engineering work for technical quality and completeness.
  • Apply technical knowledge to resolve complex problems.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and logically.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus plan.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid options available.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous education.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.)

Relocation assistance is available for this role as applicable.

Global Grade/Leve: Level C

Position Summary

Rolls-Royce is looking for a creative, talented, and results-driven Senior Control System Engineer to join our Rolls-Royce team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on developmental Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global, multi-disciplinary team.

As a Rolls-Royce Senior Control System Engineer, you will be the owner of assigned control system functions and interfaces. This role requires an adaptive mindset and an ability to enthusiastically work through challenging technical problems. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 10% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.

What you will be doing
  • Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system requirements, design and verification work products for safety critical applications
  • Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork
  • Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and, create documentation
  • Review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness
  • Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge
  • Develop and communicate complex technical 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
  • In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • 5+ years of product development engineering experience
  • 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, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches
  • Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML


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: 09/11/2026

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Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

01 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.

$110,476 - $179,524-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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