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    Join Rolls-Royce as a Software Development Infrastructure Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. This full-time, permanent emerging talent role offers a salary range of $82,882 - $87,026 annually and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance. You will support mission-critical data infrastructure, manage virtual and physical machines, and implement security frameworks.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject (such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, or Aerospace) with a minimum 3.0 GPA, graduating between May 2026 and December 2026.
    • Foundational understanding of networking, server architecture, and virtualization/cloud concepts (especially VMware).
    • Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments, configuration management (e.g., Ansible), and database management.
    • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.
    • Preferred: Knowledge of ITIL best practices and an infrastructure-as-software mindset.

    Skills & Responsibilities

    • Linux and Windows Administration: Maintain, configure, and support virtual and physical machines while troubleshooting platform issues.
    • Security Vulnerability Remediation: Conduct security audits using diagnostic tools and support the deployment of the Department of Defense's CMMC framework.
    • Configuration Management: Utilize Linux ecosystems and tools like Ansible to drive automated, centralized deployments across infrastructure.
    • Collaboration Software Management: Help design, manage, and support engineering development and project management tools.
    • Potential transition routes: People from IT support, systems administration, or software engineering roles may bring foundational technical skills, alongside meeting the required STEM degree and U.S. citizenship criteria.

    Job description

    Job Description

    Software Development Infrastructure Engineer (Controls Operations 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'll be based in the Integrated Controls Systems (ICS) capability group.

    This group is part of Rolls-Royce Engineering, Technology and Safety, the central home for engineering skills in the Rolls-Royce group.

    The ICS group is made of a diverse group of engineering covering: Software (traditional and model-base), Systems, Electronics, Electrical Power, Mechanical, and System Security. We work closely together in design, integration, testing, service support, and supply chain management to ensure our customers’ needs are met.

    What you’ll be doing:

    Controls Operations Engineer works on a wide variety of projects to support Rolls-Royce’s diverse customer base. Responsible areas include, but not limited to maintaining IT infrastructure, interacting with a global IT and program development teams, investigating, developing, and implementing new features that improve efficiency, productivity, or security of our mission critical data.

    As a Controls Operations Engineer, you'll be supporting the existing development environment through its lifecycle, including diagnosing issues, maintaining various systems, and designing for future growth demands. Opportunities in this role include but are not limited to developing IT and security infrastructure requirements with internal customers, solving platform integration issues, and working with the various teams in creating effective solutions.

    Controls Operations Engineer is involved in:

    • Assisting in the administration, configuration, and support virtual machines, and physical machines
    • Helping design, manage, and support engineering development, project management, and team collaboration software
    • Documenting infrastructure configurations, procedures, and changes
    • Troubleshooting platform issues in collaboration with infrastructure and solution support architects
    • Conducting security vulnerability remediation using Linux/Windows diagnostic tools to trace active processes, assess system dependencies, and execute safe mitigation plans without disrupting live production services
    • Providing support in the design and deployment of Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a mandatory verification framework to protect sensitive defense information
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    Rolls-Royce

    Software Development Infrastructure Engineer

    Indianapolis, Indiana, West Lafayette
    On-site
    $82,882 - $87,026 / annual

    Who we’re looking for:

    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace, and/or related degree
      • Educated at degree level in STEM subjects, including Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering
    • Foundational understanding of networking concepts, server architecture, infrastructure / platform engineering, and virtualization / cloud concepts (especially VMware)
    • Experience in Linux and Windows Server environments
    • Knowledge in Linux ecosystems and configuration management (e.g., Ansible) to drive automated, centralized deployments across the infrastructure.
    • Experience querying and managing databases
    • Excellent attention to detail, self-motivation, problem solving skills, and ability for written and oral communication to a variety of audiences (e.g. team members, technical experts, and management)

    ***Travel: Candidates must be able to commute to various local and regional (West Lafayette) worksites as needed.

    Preferred:

    • Knowledge of IT best practices (ITIL) for system monitoring, configuration management, enterprise tools, or improving and aligning services with business objectives
    • An infrastructure-as-software mindset focused on observability, utilizing log tracking to understand system behavior and identifying critical areas for monitoring and redundancy

    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 with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.

    Graduation eligibility: Graduating between May 2026 and December 2026

    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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

    Job Posting Date

    04 Nov 2026; 00:11

    Pay Range

    -Annually

    Location

    $82,882 - $87,026

    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.

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