Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Control Systems Engineer
Design, develop, test, and support marine turbine and generator control systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Responsibility includes ensuring on‑time delivery and high quality of the controls sub‑system, managing design artifacts, verification, and validation activities while upholding a safety‑first culture. The role requires reviewing and agreeing on control system requirements, designing solutions, analyzing functional behavior through modeling and simulation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, customers, and operators. • Review and confirm control and monitoring system requirements, ensuring testability. • Design and implement control and monitoring systems to meet customer and standards. • Model, simulate, and analyze functional behavior to validate designs. • Coordinate with engineering disciplines, suppliers, customers, and operators for effective system design. • Troubleshoot hardware and software control issues and communicate corrective actions promptly. • Produce clear reports documenting work and prepare technical presentations for diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸requirements review
- ▸system design
- ▸modeling simulation
- ▸troubleshooting
- ▸reporting
- ▸delivery management
What You Bring
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering (or computer science) with at least one year of systems engineering experience, be a U.S. citizen, and ideally have two or more years of controls experience, knowledge of gas turbines, proficiency with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, and strong problem‑solving skills. • Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% as needed. • Hold a B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 1+ year systems engineering experience, or an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in related fields. • Must be a U.S. citizen. • 2+ years of controls systems experience preferred. • Knowledge of gas turbine engines, generators, and their control systems. • Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, JMP. • Experience with root cause analysis and problem‑solving techniques. • Self‑motivated with ability to manage tasks to completion and keep stakeholders informed. • Comfortable working collaboratively or independently on projects.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸u.s. citizen
- ▸controls experience
- ▸gas turbines
- ▸matlab/simulink
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce promotes an inclusive workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered, offering a collaborative environment that encourages growth and impact. The position offers competitive compensation ($70,629‑$105,943 annually) plus a discretionary bonus, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and relocation assistance, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement. The posting closes on February 28, 2026, and includes a total rewards package that may vary based on eligibility and collective bargaining agreements. • Competitive salary ($70,629‑$105,943) with discretionary bonus. • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and long‑term incentive plan. • Hybrid work model: three days on‑site per week, with relocation assistance available.
Work Environment
Hybrid