Job Title: Technical Lead – Simulation and Certification – ACaMS (Advanced Control and Monitoring Systems)

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN OR West Lafayette, IN

As the Technical Lead – Simulation, Integration and Certification – ACaMS (Advanced Control and Monitoring Systems) you will lead an extended, multi-functional engineering team focused on the simulation, hardware / software integration, and certification of ACaMS.  You will define, plan, monitor, control, and deliver all agreed stakeholder requirements.  As the Technical Lead, you will also communicate the scope and specifications for work.  This role will define and direct the necessary resources to achieve stakeholder requirements and ensure project risks are identified, managed, and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.  You will act as the focal point and communicate appropriate information to applicable stakeholders, sponsors, and customers.

The ACaMS Program Team is focused on the design/development/realization of the next generation Aero Engine Control System.  The ACaMS system is designed to deliver world class efficiency, diagnostics, and cyber treat protection via a modern architectural solution.  The ACaMS development team will serve a wide range of gas turbine engines/applications. The first application for ACaMS is the AE 1107F engine on the Future Long Range Attack Aircraft (FLRAA). 

What you will be doing

• Oversee and manage an integrated project team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met including accountability for Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance,
• Define/Manage the necessary resources required to achieve stakeholder requirements including setting individual objectives and performance reviews for assigned personnel,
• Define, agree and integrate the plan for the team, taking into account both the scope of the overall technical projects / work packages and associated activities required to understand and then produce a solution to the requirements,
• Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan), and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• JD/PhD
• Must be a US citizen to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with control system and software development in a highly regulated environment,
• Familiarity with system and software toolsets for requirements management, model-based system engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration and change management, code generation, system/software simulation, verification testing,
• Experience with FAA/MIL certification of safety critical flight hardware/software (e.g.  ARP 4754,  DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, DO-326),
• Familiarity with Agile-Scrum software development process,
• Experience leading or managing a team for execution of a program or in support of a functional skillset,
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule and in line with cost/budget targets.

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 will be provided for this role as applicable.

Global Grade/Level: Level C

Closing date: 07/17/2026

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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.