Software Control Systems Capability Lead

Job Title:

Capability Lead – Control Systems

Working Pattern:
Hybrid (3 office days a week) Working location:
Reston, VA Relocation assistance is not available for this position as 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:

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Capability Lead – Controls Systems to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global, multi-disciplinary team.

Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) to meet current and future business requirements. This will also include leadership of other managers including assigned specialists. Deploy or align assigned staff to agreed work packages and lead/ provide the delivery and approval of technical activities within their functional accountability. This could include multiple work packages across divisional areas within the group.

Play an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider function to ensure suitable SQEP are available to complete program deliverables. This includes engagement with third parties such as Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) in line with agreed Do/Buy. Accountable for SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) measures and performance for the aligned capability group.

Lead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadership. Ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity for the assigned team, including as appropriate any third parties/MSP’s working on behalf of the area. Ensure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilized effectively across the group for the accountable domain.

This should focus on greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiency. Drive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component level. Champion the adoption of Agile Scrum delivery methods where applicable. Own the performance and reward management, HSE, export and security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, OR Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, OR JD/PhD
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

• Good understanding of component engineering processes
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Sector Customers and Programs.
• Has provided technical and professional leadership to a team of engineers and other management level personnel.
• Capable and experienced in building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviors.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems.

These technologically advanced solutions serve…