Rolls-Royce plc

Test Instrumentation Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$70K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 2+ years of technical experience OR a Master’s degree in Engineering or related field OR a JD/PhD in Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, requiring USA Citizenship.
  • Technical experience with various instrumentation (pressure, strain, temperature).
  • Experience with mechanical design using CAD tools like NX.
  • Background in engineering testing, particularly in gas turbine systems.
  • Strong project planning and management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including technical writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Establish test instrumentation plans for sensor implementation across various testing stages.
  • Communicate instrumentation progress and coordinate with business programs as required.
  • Own the design and development process for test instrumentation and troubleshoot measurement technology.
  • Assist with assembly and installation processes, ensuring proper instrumentation and signal identification.
  • Document and improve department procedures while providing training to junior engineers.
  • Work autonomously or collaboratively, utilizing specialized expertise depending on task complexity.
  • Travel for off-site support and represent the company with clients as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonuses.
  • Eligibility for health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and multiple paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • Flexible work arrangements to balance office and remote work.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Test Instrumentation Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

A new position has arisen for a Test Instrumentation Engineer.  This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship 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 team.   

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will be responsible for instrumentation design, program management, oversight of sensor application, sensor development and measurement technology ownership.  This is a dynamic hands-on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • To establish a test instrumentation plan within program requirements for sensor implementation on component, subsystem, and whole engine testing

  • To communicate test instrumentation progress and plans to business programs as required

  • To own the test instrumentation design, development, process for application, measurement technology and test data collection troubleshooting as required

  • To assist with test article assembly and test stand installation processes for proper instrumentation routing and signal identification

  • Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced engineers

  • May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task

  • May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer

  • Additional duties as assigned

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:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 2+ years of experience in technical roles OR;

  • A Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field OR;

  • JD/PhD in Engineering

  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

  • Technical experience with Instrumentation (i.e. pressure, strain, temperature)

  • Mechanical design experience using computer aided tools such as NX

  • Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems

  • Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues

  • Demonstrated project planning and management experience

  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations

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 if applicable.

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Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

15 May 2026; 00:05

Pay Range

$70,629 - $114,772-Annually


Location:

Indianapolis


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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