LibertyWorks Technical Lead - Controls
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Rolls-Royce is seeking a Controls Technical Lead to manage multi-functional engineering teams on flagship Defense programs, focusing on systems, software, hardware, safety, and test integration for technical demonstration projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle complex technological challenges and shape the future of innovation.
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Job DescriptionJob Title: LibertyWorks Technical Lead - ControlsWorking Pattern: OnsiteWorking location: Indianapolis, INWe're looking for a Controls Technical Lead to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship RR programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense. As the Technical Lead - Controls you will lead an extended, multi-functional engineering team focused on the systems, software, hardware, safety and test integration for technical demonstration projects within LibertyWorks Research and Technology. You will define, plan, monitor, control, and deliver all agreed stakeholder requirements. As the Technical Lead, you will also communicate the scope and specifications for work. This role will define and direct the necessary resources to achieve stakeholder requirements and ensure project risks are identified, managed, and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan. You will act as the focal point and communicate appropriate information to applicable stakeholders, sponsors, and customers.Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.What you will be doingHere you'll have the opportunity to work on the following:Oversee and manage an integrated project team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met including accountability for Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance.Define/Manage the necessary resources required to achieve stakeholder requirements including setting individual objectives and performance reviews for assigned personnel.Define, agree and integrate the plan for the team, taking into account both the scope of the overall technical projects / work packages and associated activities required to understand and then produce a solution to the requirements.Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan), and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.Who we're looking forAt 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 QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 5 years' experience, OR Master's degree in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 3 years' experience OR JD/PhD in EngineeringTo be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.PreferredExperience with control system and software development in a highly regulated environmentFamiliarity with system and software toolsets for requirements management, model-based system engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration and change management, code generation, system/software simulation, verification testingExperience with FAA/MIL certification of safety critical flight hardware/software (e.g. ARP 4754, DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, DO-326)Familiarity with Agile-Scrum software development processExperience leading or managing a team for execution of a program or in support of a functional skillsetExceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule and in line with cost/budget targetsExperience with engine assembly, testing, and test software integrationWhat we offerWe 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's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're 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 is available for this role if applicableJob Expires: 01/31/2026CLOLI CLODEFJob Category Software SystemsJob Posting Date 03 Mar 2026; 00:03Pay Range $115,443 - $187,595-AnnuallyLocation: Indianapolis, INBenefits 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.PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Indianapolis, IN-46259Originally posted on Himalayas
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Job DescriptionJob Title: LibertyWorks Technical Lead - ControlsWorking Pattern: OnsiteWorking location: Indianapolis, INWe're looking for a Controls Technical Lead to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship RR programs and play an important role in addressing some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in Defense. As the Technical Lead - Controls you will lead an extended, multi-functional engineering team focused on the systems, software, hardware, safety and test integration for technical demonstration projects within LibertyWorks Research and Technology. You will define, plan, monitor, control, and deliver all agreed stakeholder requirements. As the Technical Lead, you will also communicate the scope and specifications for work. This role will define and direct the necessary resources to achieve stakeholder requirements and ensure project risks are identified, managed, and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan. You will act as the focal point and communicate appropriate information to applicable stakeholders, sponsors, and customers.Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.What you will be doingHere you'll have the opportunity to work on the following:Oversee and manage an integrated project team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met including accountability for Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance.Define/Manage the necessary resources required to achieve stakeholder requirements including setting individual objectives and performance reviews for assigned personnel.Define, agree and integrate the plan for the team, taking into account both the scope of the overall technical projects / work packages and associated activities required to understand and then produce a solution to the requirements.Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan), and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.Who we're looking forAt 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 QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 5 years' experience, OR Master's degree in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 3 years' experience OR JD/PhD in EngineeringTo be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance.PreferredExperience with control system and software development in a highly regulated environmentFamiliarity with system and software toolsets for requirements management, model-based system engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration and change management, code generation, system/software simulation, verification testingExperience with FAA/MIL certification of safety critical flight hardware/software (e.g. ARP 4754, DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, DO-326)Familiarity with Agile-Scrum software development processExperience leading or managing a team for execution of a program or in support of a functional skillsetExceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule and in line with cost/budget targetsExperience with engine assembly, testing, and test software integrationWhat we offerWe 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's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're 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 is available for this role if applicableJob Expires: 01/31/2026CLOLI CLODEFJob Category Software SystemsJob Posting Date 03 Mar 2026; 00:03Pay Range $115,443 - $187,595-AnnuallyLocation: Indianapolis, INBenefits 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.PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Indianapolis, IN-46259Originally posted on Himalayas