Senior T56 & Helo Systems Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior T56 & Helo Systems Application Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Senior T56 System Engineer. As a Senior T56 and Helo System Engineer you will specialize in the controls of the T56 and Helo engines. You will be leading the efforts to develop control system interface requirements, model the interfaces and integration of control systems on T56. This will also include spearheading engine control software update efforts.

What you will be doing:

• Drive planning for and compliance to design gate reviews
• Identify and execute verification and integration of the engine control and monitoring system, generating results documentation and working to define and close problem reports stemming from the verification
• Review systems engineering work products for quality and completeness of technical content
• Creating innovative solutions to system level issues related to aircraft and/or propulsion system performance
• Understanding system level issues related to propulsion system design, performance, operability and operation

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of experience in control systems, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of experience in control systems, OR
• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with and application of agile development methods for product development.
• Gas turbine engine controls experience or propulsion control system experience a plus
• Experience with FAA/Military certification/qualification of airborne systems.
• Demonstrated experience with control system design and analysis tools.
• Comfortable working occasionally in gas turbine engine test cell environment.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

30 Sept 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$122,741 - $199,454-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.