Freelance Hardware Design Engineer Jobs in Indiana

Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN
We have an exciting new opportunity for Senior Electronics Design Engineer. As the Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will be responsible for electronics hardware circuit design and development to analog, digital, mixed signal design (ADCs/DACs), and power supply design for airworthy/certified electronic engine controller and monitoring system.
In this exciting role, as the Senior Electronics Design Engineer you may be involved at any stage of a project including the initial brief for a concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You will usually work in project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering. In this role, you will travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 15% other travel.
The Electronics Development Team is focused on the design/development/realization of the next generation of Aero Engine Control System.
The control system is designed to deliver world class efficiency, diagnostics, and cyber treat protection via a modern architectural solution.
The Electronics Development Team will serve a wide range of gas turbine engines/applications.
***This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office work based on location. 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:

• Concept, design and execute electronics circuit design for control and monitoring system
• Schematic creation and PCB layout support
• Performs trade study analysis, tolerance analysis, and various simulations to support the design's accuracy and efficiency
• Perform worst case circuit calculation and analysis (tolerance, stress and FMEA analysis)
• Develop electrical hardware products in the lab through testing, diagnosing, and inspection through development life cycle
• Compile functional description and design assurance testing results into a report sufficient for certifying authorities

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 Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR
• PhD in degree in in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
• Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD
• In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in circuit design
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Strong Electronic Hardware Design experience
• Experience with schematic capture tools: Allegro-Cadence/Altium Designer
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
• Experience with power converters, filtering, protection, EMI reduction techniques
• Analyze and translate high level requirements into a validated design for electrical components
• Gas turbine experience

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.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Closing date: August 15th, 2026
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Job Category
Electrical and Electronics
Job Posting Date
22 Jul 2026; 00:07
Pay Range
$90,985 - $ 147,850-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.