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Job Title: Control Software Engineer-Simulation

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Control Software Engineer-Simulation 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-Simulation, 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 be involved at all stages of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release and maintenance. You'll usually work in project teams with colleagues in other branches of engineering.

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 Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 1+ year of software engineering experience OR
• Master's degree Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering OR
• PhD in degree Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong software development skills in areas such as: C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell, or similar
• 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
• 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 or home. 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.

Global Grade 9

Closing date: September 30th, 2026

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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.