Join Rolls-Royce as an Electrical Systems Design Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. This permanent, full-timeemerging talent role offers a salary range of $82,882 - $103,580 Annually. You will design circuits and electronic units for high-integrity harsh environments across the full product lifecycle.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software, controls, systems, or a related degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must be graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
U.S. citizenship is required for work authorization.
Preferred experience includes electrical product development, embedded electronics, microcontrollers/FPGAs, DO-254 or military standards, and Aerospace Defense engineering.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and hands-on lab skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Electrical Design: Design circuits and architecture for airworthy electronic engine controllers and monitoring systems across the R&D lifecycle.
Requirements & Risk Management: Collaborate with systems teams to capture requirements and manage project technical, cost, and schedule risks.
Testing & Compliance: Execute hardware development and testing practices including electromagnetic interference (EMI) and functional safety.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams of software, mechanical, and systems engineers.
Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering, embedded software development, or aerospace engineering roles may bring relevant hardware design and testing skills, alongside meeting the educational and U.S. citizenship requirements.
Job description
Job Description
LibertyWorks Electrical Systems Design Engineer
Duration: Permanent
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
Our emerging talent programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.
Role Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for covering the scope of electronic unit development for high integrity harsh environments. This includes accountability for architecture design, verification, process development and process improvement.
You will design circuits that meet performance and reliability requirements for airworthy/certified electronic engine controllers and monitoring systems for use in a wide range of systems. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of projects including the initial architecture concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working together to tackle technical challenges in a stimulating and collaborative environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Collaborating with other systems teams and customers to fully capture and synthesize requirements for electrical components and hardware.
Architect, design, develop electrical hardware products through testing, diagnosing, and inspection throughout the R&D program lifecycle.
Executing electronics/hardware development activities and ensure the delivery of a compliant sub-system level solution for R&D programs.
Ensuring project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan) and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.
Designing for functional safety and security, preferably within the aerospace industry. Experience with various aerospace environmental and functional testing practices and methods including electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Who we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software, controls, or systems and/or related degree
A strong passion for the future of technology
A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites.
An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
Ability to work independently or with a small team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met.
Ability to work hands-on in electronics development labs.
Experience with electrical or electronics product development, such as cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, or control panels preferred
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of software engineering and mechanical packaging preferred
Experience with Aerospace Defense engineering environments and restricted programs preferred
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) for both expert and non-expert audiences preferred
Experience with embedded electronics preferred
Experience with Texas Instruments, Xilinx, Microchip microcontrollers or FPGAs or integrated control solutions preferred
Experience with airworthiness and design assurance of hardware to DO-254 or military standards preferred
Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.
Graduation eligibility: Graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
What we offer:
Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
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Job Posting Date
11 Nov 2026; 00:11
Pay Range
$82,882 - $103,580-Annually
Location
Indianapolis, IN
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.
