Rolls-Royce
Senior Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls
Rolls-Royce, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Overview
Job Title:
Senior Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls Working Pattern:
Full-time Working location:
Remote OR Indianapolis, IN Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control Software Safety Engineer 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. As a
Senior Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls , you will develop and maintain the Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure the design is single fault tolerant and meets the engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing software functionality, potential safety hazards associated with software, and developing a robust means of compliance to industry software safety standards. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel. Note: This is a Remote-First position with periodic occasional in-person meetings or travel to the Indianapolis site required. Remote employees will work with their direct manager to determine the cadence of onsite visits. All remote employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements. What you will be doing With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronic and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA) Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and create documentation Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way Who we\'re looking for At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering Experience with requirements management U.S. Citizen required to be eligible for consideration Preferred Requirements: 5+ years of product safety engineering experience Software development or system safety analysis Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems Familiarity with standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254, AMCOM 385 and IEE 1633-2016 Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience Experience with control system design tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler Knowledge of systems engineering and model-centric development approaches What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It is locally managed and flexed; as a minimum we are all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Relocation assistance is available for this position. #CLOLI Closing date:
September 30th, 2025 Job Category:
Software Systems Job Posting Date:
03 Sep 2025; 00:09 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.
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Job Title:
Senior Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls Working Pattern:
Full-time Working location:
Remote OR Indianapolis, IN Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control Software Safety Engineer 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. As a
Senior Software Safety Engineer-Aerospace Controls , you will develop and maintain the Safety Cases for Electronic Engine Control and Monitoring Systems to ensure the design is single fault tolerant and meets the engine functional hazard rates and all applicable certification requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing software functionality, potential safety hazards associated with software, and developing a robust means of compliance to industry software safety standards. You will support full life cycle development and mentor junior engineers on processes, tools, and technical solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel up to 20% between Rolls-Royce sites and up to 10% other travel. Note: This is a Remote-First position with periodic occasional in-person meetings or travel to the Indianapolis site required. Remote employees will work with their direct manager to determine the cadence of onsite visits. All remote employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements. What you will be doing With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: Collaborate with other teams and customers to develop electrical, electronic and mechatronics control system safety work products such as: System Safety and Reliability Assessment, Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or Common Cause Analysis (CCA) Work with a cross-functional team to establish the highest standards of technical capability, quality, professionalism, and teamwork Provide and support engineering and process guidance, training and create documentation Prepare and review engineering work products for technical documentation, quality, completeness Resolve complex problems through the application of acquired technical experience and knowledge Develop and communicate complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way Who we\'re looking for At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 2+ years of product development engineering experience, OR Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, OR PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering Experience with requirements management U.S. Citizen required to be eligible for consideration Preferred Requirements: 5+ years of product safety engineering experience Software development or system safety analysis Application of agile development methods to deliver engineering work products Experience with military qualification and/or FAA certification of airborne systems Familiarity with standards: ARP4754, ARP4761, MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1629, DO-178C, DO-254, AMCOM 385 and IEE 1633-2016 Gas turbine engine, propulsion, or electrical control system experience Experience with control system design tools: Fault Tree+, Reliability Workbench, DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler Knowledge of systems engineering and model-centric development approaches What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It is locally managed and flexed; as a minimum we are all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Relocation assistance is available for this position. #CLOLI Closing date:
September 30th, 2025 Job Category:
Software Systems Job Posting Date:
03 Sep 2025; 00:09 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.
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