Test & Measurement Technical Specialist - Electrical Systems

Job Description

Job Title: Test & Measurement Technical Specialist – Electrical Systems

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

The Test & Measurement Technical Specialist - Electrical Systems supports Rolls-Royce test facilities.  In this role, you will lead efforts to design, deploy and maintain programmable logic control (PLC) systems, electric drive and load absorption systems, large motors, various electrical/electronic control components, and low/medium-voltage electrical switchgear and distribution systems.  The Test & Measurement Technical Specialist - Electrical Systems will directly support activities related to the planning, preparing and executing technical work tied to testing, in coordination with Program Execution Engineers.  This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex testing environment that will provide both challenges and development opportunities.

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:

• Leads efforts to design, deploy and maintain programmable logic control (PLC) systems, electric drive and load absorption systems, large motors, various electrical/electronic control components, and low/medium-voltage electrical switchgear and distribution systems.
• Designs and delivers electrical test equipment for whole engine and subsystem testing of gas turbines and components, hybrid electric propulsion, thermal management systems, and energy storage systems.
• Executes system integration of electrical control components related to pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, instrumentation, and facility health and safety systems to validate capabilities and test requirements.
• Works autonomously and provides technical oversight and mentorship to other team members to develop solutions to complex electrical/technical problems of broad or ambiguous scope.
• Performs safety oversight during test facility improvements or test equipment installations and provides direction for internal and/or contracted skilled trades personnel. 
• Great technical communicator that generates specifications, statements of work (SOW), and cost and schedule estimates; documents work through technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and models.

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 Engineering/Engineering Technology with 5+ years of relevant experience with electrical systems, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology with 3+ years of relevant experience with electrical systems, OR
• JD/PhD in Engineering/Engineering Technology
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience deploying large motors and electric drives for industrial applications
• Experience maintaining low/medium voltage switchgear for industrial applications
• Experience developing