Job Title: Controls Systems Engineering Quality and Process Assurance

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite 3 days/week

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation is available for this position if appropriate

Why 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, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

As the Control System Engineer for Quality, you will independently assure the product has been developed in accordance with declared processes. You will be familiar with the process, product, and development tools and work closely with program teams. You will be responsible for independent review of lifecycle data, auditing’s, witnessing key development activities, oversight of suppliers engineering quality, and liaison with civil and military airworthiness.

What you will be doing:

• Control System Engineering – Quality, independently assures that the product has been developed in accordance with the declared processes, and that those processes are effective, understood, maintained and continually improved.
• Engineering Quality is familiar with the process, product and development tools, and works closely with the program teams. Their purpose is not to find fault, instead they are engaged, proactive, supportive, and contribute to the team’s success.  You will have product development experience with an interest in process improvement or have supported program delivery through a background in configuration control or quality.
• Tasks will include independent review of lifecycle data, preparation for and conduct of audits, witnessing key development activities, oversight of suppliers engineering quality, and liaison with civil and military airworthiness.

This will involve:

• Independently assure that the product has been developed in accordance with the declared processes, and that those processes are effective, understood, maintained, and continually improved
• Possess familiarity with the process, product, and development tools, and work closely with the program teams
• Be engaged, proactive, supportive, and contribute to the team’s success rather than finding fault
• Have product development experience with an interest in process improvement or have supported program delivery through a background in configuration control or quality (process assurance)
• Independently review lifecycle data, prepare for and conduct audits, witness key development activities, oversee suppliers engineering quality, and liaise with civil and military airworthiness
• Observe tasks in progress, review related documentation, interview review participants, and examine completed work products
• Make detailed notes of areas reviewed and capture objective evidence to support findings
• Constructively identify issues, examples of best practice, and opportunities for improvement
• Review issues with the participants as they arise and record the disposition in the published record

Who we’re looking for:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Engineering
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred:

• Experience with configuration control or quality (process assurance)
• Familiarity with requirements management and validation
• Process development and continuous improvement
• Desire to successfully work in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers   
• Ability to present technical data and conclusions/recommendations to senior engineers and management 

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. 

Infinite Potential

Closing date: September 30, 2026

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

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.