Rolls-Royce plc

Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc • $90K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development experience, or a Master's/PhD in a related field.
  • US Citizenship required to apply.
  • 5+ years of experience in circuit design preferred.
  • Strong experience in Electronic Hardware Design necessary.
  • Familiarity with schematic capture tools like Allegro-Cadence and Altium Designer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute electronics circuit design for control and monitoring systems.
  • Create schematics and provide PCB layout support.
  • Conduct trade studies and simulations to enhance design accuracy and efficiency.
  • Perform worst case circuit calculations and FMEA analysis.
  • Develop electrical products through rigorous lab testing and inspections.
  • Compile design assurance testing results for certification purposes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package.
  • Eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave, and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and long-term incentive plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

We have an exciting new opportunity for Senior Electronics Design Engineer. As the Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will be responsible for electronics hardware circuit design and development to analog, digital, mixed signal design (ADCs/DACs), and power supply design for airworthy/certified electronic engine controller and monitoring system.

In this exciting role, as the Senior Electronics Design Engineer you may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You will usually work in project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering. In this role, you will travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 15% other travel.

The Electronics Development Team is focused on the design/development/realization of the next generation of Aero Engine Control System.

The control system is designed to deliver world class efficiency, diagnostics, and cyber treat protection via a modern architectural solution.

The Electronics Development Team will serve a wide range of gas turbine engines/applications.

***This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office work based on location. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and/or changes in company policy. All hybrid employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
  • Concept, design and execute electronics circuit design for control and monitoring system
  • Schematic creation and PCB layout support
  • Performs trade study analysis, tolerance analysis, and various simulations to support the design's accuracy and efficiency
  • Perform worst case circuit calculation and analysis (tolerance, stress and FMEA analysis)
  • Develop electrical hardware products in the lab through testing, diagnosing, and inspection through development life cycle
  • Compile functional description and design assurance testing results into a report sufficient for certifying authorities


Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
  • Master's degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
  • PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
  • Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, OR
  • JD/PhD
  • In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • 5+ years' experience in circuit design
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Strong Electronic Hardware Design experience
  • Experience with schematic capture tools: Allegro-Cadence/Altium Designer
  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
  • Experience with power converters, filtering, protection, EMI reduction techniques
  • Analyze and translate high level requirements into a validated design for electrical components
  • Gas turbine experience


What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.

As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing date: 09/30/2026

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Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

04 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.

$90,985 - $ 147,850-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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