Controls Electronics Design Specialist

Job Description

Control Electronics Design Specialist

Indianapolis, IN

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Control Electronics Design Specialist.  The Electronics Design Specialist provides expertise to deliver electronic and electrical designs for the entire development process. Conceptional design through detail design, prototypes through volume manufacture, initial integration through qualification of airworthy/certified.

Dream Big and Make an Impact

As part of Electronics Design Specialist you will collaborate with a multidiscipline project team on the electrical infrastructure, perform engineering analysis, generate detail electronic designs, create engineering drawings/documents and partner with suppliers.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities

• Providing technical oversight and direction in the design and development process for new product development
• Engage in technical, manufacturing and supply chain issues and opportunities to enable quick decision making
• Define the electronics test plans and test methods, review and approve the electronics design and test results
• Ensure quality of output through internal gate reviews and other appropriate processes
• Support design, analysis, and test of electronics propulsion systems and components to include requirements capture, architecture, schematic capture, design analysis and implementation of printed circuit boards.
• Lab testing and integration of complex electrical components, sensors, test equipment

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in electronics design, OR
• Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in electronics design, OR
• JD/PhD
• In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen
• 25% Travel between sites: Indianapolis and West Lafayette, IN as needed for work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical leadership, people management and project management skills
• Experience with control systems hardware design (analog and digital)
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), change management, and risk management processes
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
• Experience with embedded electronics design in aerospace or other industries requiring functional safety applications is preferred
• Experience with schematic capture tools: Allegro-Cadence/Altium Designer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.