Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Project Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Project Engineer–to join the Operations and Portfolio team in support of the Electrical, Electronics, Software Control System Design and Product Cyber Security organization.

Reporting to the Engineering Technology & Safety (ET&S) organization, the successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of complex Systems and Controls work packages.  Developing integrated plans, managing extensive budgets, whilst ensuring deliverables meet quality and cost through entire project life cycle. 

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 and execution of controls projects for Engineering Development programs.
• Accountable for the successful delivery to cost, specification and time for a defined package of work.
• Establish, develop, and maintain the documentation necessary to deliver the group of deliverables.
• Development, administration, and maintenance of the project plans in Primavera P6 or MS Project and integrating with the program master schedule.
• Capturing, monitoring, and reporting of status of the full project lifecycle, including managing effective customer relationships.
• Make project engineering decisions and manage stake holders.
• Develop / implement best practice in line with company management processes, including continuous improvement techniques to ensure business efficiencies and lean practices.

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 of Science (B.S.) degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Physics and 2+ years of engineering experience OR
• Master’s degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, and Physics. 
• PhD in degree in STEM discipline
• To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of engine control systems design.
• Experience with aerospace engine controls systems.
• Experience of Systems and Software development lifecycle (V or W model), ideally with experience of working within an agile or waterfall software development project.
• Experience of leading Aerospace programs / products through certification and introduction into service.
• Good general IT skills with a strong understating MRP Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel, data warehouse systems and reporting tools.
• The role will require an individual with a blend of analytical, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and project management skills.

What we offer

We offer excellent developmen