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.
“Launch” is our new pathway for graduates to transition seamlessly into the business. The program is designed for ambitious graduates (Bachelors, master’s or PhD level) who are ready to make an impact from day one, supported with on the job learning and career progression opportunities.
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.
A Controls Software Engineer works on a wide variety of projects to support Rolls-Royce’s diverse customer base. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop software used on civil or military aircraft using the process outlined in DO-178.
As a Control Software Engineer, you will be designing and developing an aircraft engine controls and monitoring system, while working on a cross functional agile team under the direction of a senior engineer.
Opportunities in this role include developing software requirements, designing control software components, creating digital models, verifying your code on real-time simulators, and integrating and testing controls software on real engines. Additionally, you will be able to define a software test approach, test plan, conduct hardware/software qualification tests, and report results to meet certification requirements.
***Travel: Candidates must be able to commute to various local and regional (West Lafayette) worksites as needed.
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
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.
04 Nov 2026; 00:11
$82,882 - $93,716-Annually
Indianapolis
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.
At Rolls-Royce, we're a force for progress: powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We’ve been at the forefront of innovation for more than a hundred years. Our engineering excellence is the power behind some of the most critical technologies used in the air, at sea and on land.
