“Launch” into Control Systems Engineering
Duration: Permanent
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary:
“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates stepping directly into permanent roles. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, Masters or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities.
You’ll join an engaged, multi-disciplinary team of engineers who will help you understand the control systems landscape and gain exposure to its many dimensions. This is a great opportunity to build your skills while contributing to some of the most important and challenging programs Rolls-Royce is working on - both now and in the future. You'll be a part of a broader organization, offering a wide range of growth opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career.
In this role, you’ll be based in the Electrical, Electronics, Software, Control System Design, and System Security (E24S) capability group. This group sits within Rolls-Royce Engineering, Technology and Safety - the central home for engineering expertise across the Rolls-Royce group.
The E24S group is made up of a diverse team of engineers specializing in traditional and model-based software, system development, electronics, system safety, and system security. The team works collaboratively across design, integration, testing, in-service support and supply chain management to meet customer needs.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll work on a wide variety of projects to support our diverse customer base. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, requirements development, system design, integration, and testing.
You’ll be involved in the design and development of power and propulsion control systems, working within a cross-functional, agile team under the guidance of a Senior Engineer.
Opportunities in this role include (but are not limited to): developing system requirements with internal and external customers, resolving platform integration challenges, creating digital models, verifying models and hardware using real-time simulators and integrating and testing control systems on real engines.
Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.
Who we’re looking for:
Knowledge of control system design, requirements management, testing, data analysis and simulation/modeling tools
Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences (e.g., team members, technical experts, and management)
Effective presentation skills
Willingness and ability to travel to worksites to perform job responsibilities
Relevant majors:
Educated to degree level in a STEM subject, including:
Systems Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Standing/Graduation Eligibility: You will receive your degree between December 2025 and August 2026.
Work authorization eligibility: Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite work authorization; No sponsorships are available for this role.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Closing Date: May 1, 2026
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