Control System Safety Engineer at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description




Control System Safety Engineer




Indianapolis, IN



Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control System Safety Engineer to join our growing team. 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, multi-disciplinary team.


As a Control System Safety Engineer, you will develop and maintain the Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure the design is single fault tolerant and meets the engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team of engineers to ensure technical outcomes are delivered to appropriate standards and quality while working with a global engineering community to identify areas for collaboration and knowledge exchange. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel.



Innovate & Power the World



To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars' worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.


At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.


Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified you without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.



Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronics and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA)


• Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork


• Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and create documentation


• Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness


• Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge


• Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR


• Master's degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR


• PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering


• Experience with requirements management


• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of product safety engineering experience


• Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products


• Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems


• Familiarity with the following standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254


• Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience


• Demonstrated experience with control system design and one or more of the following tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS


• Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.



Our People are our Power



We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.


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 not available for this position.


Closing Date: May 15th, 2025






Job Category



Software Systems






Job Posting Date



21 Mar 2025; 00:03






Pay Range



$88,334 - $132,502-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.
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