Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sr. Control System Software Engineer (Control Laws)
Lead development and integration of control law software for aero engine systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sr. Control System Software Engineer (Control Laws) role is a full‑time position located in Indianapolis, IN, reporting to the ACaMS team. The engineer will drive the technical development and realization of control law models for the Advanced Control and Monitoring System (ACaMS), providing leadership and coordinating deliveries across internal and external stakeholders. The ACaMS program focuses on designing the next‑generation aero‑engine control system, delivering world‑class efficiency, diagnostics, and cyber‑threat protection through a modern architecture. It serves a broad range of gas‑turbine engines and includes components such as the computing system, health‑monitoring system, and integration of hydromechanical and sensing/control elements. In this role you will guide the control‑law development team, translate customer and engine requirements, lead risk‑assessment and problem‑solving activities, and act as the primary interface with customers for requirements, deliverables, and integration. You will also support planning and Earned Value Management with the Integrated Product Team Lead, fostering a high‑performance culture across a diverse, talented team. • Lead technical guidance for control law development and ensure certification objectives are met • Define and communicate customer and engine team requirements in collaboration with controls and software teams • Conduct problem‑solving and risk assessments to uphold high standards of quality and teamwork • Represent the Control Law team with customers, managing deliverables and integration activities • Support planning and Earned Value Management tracking with the Integrated Product Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- ▸control law development
- ▸control law modeling
- ▸requirements definition
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸customer integration
- ▸earned value
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and have at least two years of product‑development experience, plus U.S. citizenship. Preferred qualifications include five or more years in embedded safety‑critical software, model‑based design (e.g., Simulink), control‑system development, agile teams, and familiarity with DO‑178C, DO‑331, DO‑333, and ARP‑4754 standards. • Hold a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least 2 years of product development experience • U.S. citizenship is required for consideration • Preferred: 5+ years in embedded safety‑critical software, model‑based design (Simulink), control‑systems development, agile environments, and knowledge of DO‑178C, DO‑331, DO‑333, ARP‑4754
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸embedded
- ▸simulink
- ▸control systems
- ▸agile
- ▸do‑178c
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a competitive salary range of $90,985 to $147,850 annually, a discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive total‑rewards package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and long‑term incentive plans. Employees benefit from a hybrid work arrangement (average three days on site), relocation assistance, and various employee discounts. • Offer competitive salary ($90,985‑$147,850), discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits, hybrid work model (average three days on‑site), relocation assistance, and long‑term incentive plans
Work Environment
Remote