Rolls-Royce plc

Senior T56 & Helo Systems Application Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc • $122K — $199K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of control systems experience, or
  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of control systems experience, or
  • PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

  • Drive planning for design gate reviews
  • Identify and execute verification of engine control systems
  • Review systems engineering work products for quality
  • Create innovative solutions for aircraft propulsion issues
  • Understand system-level issues related to propulsion design and performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and long-term incentive plan
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior T56 & Helo Systems Application Engineer

Working Pattern:  Fulltime

Working location:  Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable




Position Summary:

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Senior T56 System Engineer. As a Senior T56 and Helo System Engineer you will specialize in the controls of the T56 and Helo engines.  You will be leading the efforts to develop control system interface requirements, model the interfaces and integration of control systems on T56. This will also include spearheading engine control software update efforts.


What you will be doing:

  • Drive planning for and compliance to design gate reviews
  • Identify and execute verification and integration of the engine control and monitoring system, generating results documentation and working to define and close problem reports stemming from the verification
  • Review systems engineering work products for quality and completeness of technical content
  • Creating innovative solutions to system level issues related to aircraft and/or propulsion system performance
  • Understanding system level issues related to propulsion system design, performance, operability and operation

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of experience in control systems, OR
  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of experience in control systems, OR
  • PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with and application of agile development methods for product development.
  • Gas turbine engine controls experience or propulsion control system experience a plus
  • Experience with FAA/Military certification/qualification of airborne systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools.
  • Comfortable working occasionally in gas turbine engine test cell environment.






Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

30 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.


$122,741 - $199,454-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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