Job Description

Job Title: Controls Specialist – Modeling and Simulation

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid working)

As a simulation specialist, you will be part of a multidiscipline team responsible for the development, testing and continuous integration of the hardware and software test environment used in the development and qualification of electronic engine control software and hardware-in-the-loop investigations. You will ensure that all delivered test and simulation products meet program requirements. You will coordinate with project teams, customers receiving the test and simulation assets, and vendors supporting these assets. You will be responsible for the automated build and execution tool and process used for executing batched test programs running on the simulation environment. You will be involved at all stages of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release and maintenance.

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:

• Planning, designing and developing software solutions of real-time simulation test platforms
• Integration, testing and troubleshooting of software/hardware and software/software designs
• Technical management and improvement of the automated build and execution tool and process used for executing batched test programs running on the simulation environment
• Presentation of technical data to senior engineers, management, and customers
  
  

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 with 5+ years of experience in software engineering (development or testing) -OR-
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in software engineering (development or testing) -OR-
• JD/PhD
• Must be a US Citizen
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell
• Modelling, Simulation, and Control System experience
• Knowledge in software design patterns and software testing framework
• Familiarity with Embedded Systems Architecture and Design
• Knowledge of electronics (sensors, actuators, and processors)
• Understanding of UNIX, Windows OS, and build environments
• Hardware (electronics/circuits) troubleshooting experience
• Strong understanding of software configuration management and software architectures
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-3022.
• Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional Master level certification.
• Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
  
  

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: May 25, 2025

If you have questions regarding this requisition, please contact Craig Beronja.

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

16 Apr 2025; 00:04

Pay Range

$110,476 - $179,524-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.