Control Units Design Engineer
Indianapolis, IN (hybrid working)
The Control Units Design Engineer will develop control system hardware requirements, then guide Rolls-Royce approved suppliers through the detailed design process to ensure that delivered hardware meets all technical and program requirements. The role will span the project lifecycle from requirements definition, concept development, detail component design, validation, and verification testing through final production release. The Design Engineer may perform within a small team of colleagues to deliver the required hardware and associated documentation and will interface with both the external suppliers and the internal engine program teams.
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At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.
We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry - and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world - we’re keeping the world flying.
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Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the development of control units, including oversight of the mechanical design and analysis of components, taking the design through multiple gated design reviews, and oversight of the validation testing performed by contracted suppliers of the control units
- Drive coordination of effort between the design, purchasing, manufacturing engineering teams with our suppliers to ensure that program needs are met through the execution of the work package to plan
- Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and schedule) are identified and managed in accordance with the risk management plan
- Engage in technical, manufacturing and supply chain issues and opportunities to enable quick decision making
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 1+ years of experience in mechanical design or control systems, OR
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, OR
- PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Requirements:
- Desire to successfully work in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with coworkers
- Experience with control systems hardware design
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), change management, and risk management processes
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards
- Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top-Secret security Clearance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.
Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.
Close Date: January 3, 2025
Software Systems
11 Dec 2024; 00:12
$68,240 - $102,360-Annually
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.
