Electrical Engineering Specialist

Job Overview

Electrical Engineering Specialist – Hybrid/Onsite in office 3 days/week located in Indianapolis, IN. This role focuses on electronic unit development for high‑integrity harsh environments, designing circuits for airworthy/certified electronic engine controllers and monitoring systems. You will manage the entire project lifecycle from architecture concept, through design, prototype testing, to final manufacturing and implementation.

• Collaborate with systems teams and customers to capture and synthesize requirements for electrical components and hardware.
• Architect, design, develop, test, diagnose, and inspect electrical hardware products across the R&D program lifecycle.
• Execute electronics and hardware development activities, ensuring delivery of compliant sub‑system‑level solutions.
• Work independently or with small cross‑functional teams to meet sub‑system program objectives and deliverables.
• Maintain project risk registers, managing technical, cost, supply chain, and timescale risks per the risk management plan.
• Design for functional safety and security, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Apply aerospace environmental and functional testing practices, including electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Operate in electronics labs, performing hands‑on development work.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience in electrical, software, controls, or systems engineering OR Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a high‑level security clearance.
• Strong technical competence in electric circuit design, verification, and process improvement for harsh environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Experience in electrical or electronics product development (cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, control panels).
• Worked with multidisciplinary teams of software engineering and mechanical packaging.
• Background in aerospace defense engineering environments and restricted programs.
• Knowledge of embedded electronics and use of Texas Instruments, Xilinx, Microchip microcontrollers or FPGAs.
• Familiarity with DO‑254 or military standards for airworthiness and design assurance of hardware.

Competitive salary ($114,400‑$185,900 annually) with discretionary bonus, health, dental, vision, disability, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, paid holidays, parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and a long‑term incentive plan.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Hybrid working is supported, with an average of three onsite days per week; employees are required to maintain a secure, high‑speed internet connection and appropriate workspace.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.