Control Systems Lead - US Fleet

Job Description

Job Title: Control Systems Lead-US Fleet

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Controls System Lead 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 the Controls Systems Lead you will be responsible for covering the scope of being the customer contact to the project (business) responsible for the delivery of the program in terms of technical and program leadership. This includes the accountability for managing the technical risk, managing the program to ensure compliance to quality system, adherence to the plan and budgets and resource management. This role reports to the Chief of Control Systems - In-Service.

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:

• Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) to meet current and future business requirements. This will also include leadership of other managers including assigned specialists.                                     
• Deploy or align assigned staff to agreed work packages and lead/ provide the delivery and approval of technical activities within their functional accountability. This could include multiple work packages across divisional areas within the group.                        
• Play an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider function to ensure suitable SQEP are available to complete programme deliverables. This includes engagement with third parties such as Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) in line with agreed Do/Buy.                   
• Accountable for SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) measures and performance for the aligned capability group.                                      
• Lead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadership.                                         
• Ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity for the assigned team, including as appropriate any third parties/MSP’s working on behalf of the area.                        
• Ensure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilized effectively across the group for the accountable domain. This should focus on greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiency.                                          
• Drive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component level.                                              
• Champion the adoption of Agile Scrum delivery methods where applicable.                  
• Own the performance and reward management, HSE, export and security clearance for assigned personnel. This will include specialist and leadership development for assigned staff.