Job DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Control Units Design EngineerWorking Pattern: FulltimeWorking location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation is available for this role if appropriate
Position Summary:The Mechanical Control Units Design Engineer will develop control system hardware requirements, then guide Rolls-Royce approved suppliers through the detailed design process to ensure that delivered hardware meets all technical and program requirements. The role will span the project lifecycle from requirements definition, concept development, detail component design, validation, and verification testing through final production release. The Design Engineer will interface with both the external suppliers and the internal engine program teams.
What you will be doing:With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
- Responsible for the development of Controls Hardware components, including oversight of the mechanical design and analysis of components, taking the design through multiple gated design reviews, and oversight of the validation testing performed by contracted suppliers of the Controls Units.
- Drive coordination of effort between the design, purchasing, manufacturing engineering teams with our Controls Hardware suppliers to ensure that program needs are met through the execution of the work package to plan.
- Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and schedule) are identified and managed in accordance with the risk management plan.
- Engage in technical, manufacturing and supply chain issues and opportunities to enable quick decision making.
Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 1+ years of experience in mechanical design or control systems, OR
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, OR
- JD/PhD
- To be considered for this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred:- Desire to successfully lead in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with coworkers
- Experience with control systems hardware design
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), change management, and risk management processes
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards
- Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top-Secret security Clearance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Closing date: September 30, 2026
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Job CategoryMechanical Systems
Job Posting Date02 Sep 2026; 00:09
Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$73,120 - $118,820-Annually
Location:Indianapolis, IN
BenefitsRolls-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.
