Job Description

Job Title: Control Software Engineer
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN or West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control Software 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 Software Engineer, you will develop, write, test and document embedded code for safety critical electronic engine control and monitoring systems.
You may be involved at any stage of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release.
You'll usually work in project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering.
***This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office days each week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and/or changes in company policy. All hybrid employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.
Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.
At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
What you will be doing
With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Strong development experience
• Familiarity with the design and development of embedded software solutions
• Knowledge in software design patterns
• Familiarity with Integration (software/hardware and software/software) and component level testing
• Familiarity on software lifecycle (Design to release)
• Knowledge of software testing framework

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:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 1+ years Software (traditional and model-base) experience, OR
• Master's degree in STEM discipline with experience in Software OR
• PhD in degree in STEM discipline with experience in Software
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience in embedded safety critical software engineering
• Familiar with Model based software design and simulation (Simulink or similar)
• Use a DO-178 compliant software coding process.
• Control systems experience
• Digital logic design experience
• Familiar with verification and testing frameworks
• Familiar with working in agile software development teams
• Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top Secret security Clearance
• Ability to present technical data to senior engineers and management

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.
For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Closing date: November 10, 2025
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Job Category Software Systems
Job Posting Date 03 Nov 2025; 00:11
Pay Range $70,629 - $114,772-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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