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Principal Controls Specialist Modeling and Simulation

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Rolls-Royce

Remote

$150,150 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Principal Controls Specialist
  • Modeling and Simulation Rolls-Royce
  • 4.0 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time $114,400
  • $185,900 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Family leave Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Testing phase management Software engineering Test Automation Development (Quality assurance practices) Project engineering Engineering phase involvement Engineering development testing Tooling Embedded systems Presentations for conferences or internal meetings System design UNIX Configuration management Process improvement Secret Clearance Windows 3 years Master's degree Bash Process simulation software Doctor of Law (JD) System design for system development Team development Professional development support C Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Troubleshooting electrical systems Embedded software Implementation (software development lifecycle) Hardware support
Full Job Description Job Description Job Title:
Principal Controls Specialist
  • Modeling and Simulation Working Pattern:
    Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN or West Lafayette, IN (Hybrid schedule/ 3 days onsite) As a Principal Controls Specialist
  • Modeling and Simulation, you will be part of a multidiscipline team responsible for the development, testing and continuous integration of the hardware and software test environment used in the development and qualification of electronic engine control software and hardware-in-the-loop investigations.
You will ensure that all delivered test and simulation products meet program requirements. You will coordinate with engine control project teams, external customers, and hardware and software vendors supporting simulation test assets. You will be responsible for the hardware/software builds, tool, and process used for executing on the simulation environment. You will be involved at all stages of a project lifecycle from concept development, integrated/component testing through final production release and maintenance. 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 doing With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: Planning, designing and developing software solutions of real-time simulation test platforms Integration, testing and troubleshooting of software/hardware and software/software designs Technical management and improvement of the automated build and execution tool and process used for executing batched test programs running on the simulation environment Mentor engineers to improve technical capability and project performance. Enable technical excellence of engineering deliverables for projects. Technical management and project leadership of a team of simulation engineers coordinating technical tasks, commitments, deliveries and communications with an engineering program. Presentation of technical data to senior engineers, management, and customers 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 with 5+ years of software simulation experience
  • OR•Master's degree with 3+ years of experience in software simulation engineering (development or testing)•OR•JD/PhD Must be a US Citizen.
Ability to obtain/maintain US DOD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Requirements:
Modelling, Simulation, and Control System experience Strong understanding of software configuration management and software architecture Knowledge of electronics (sensors, actuators, and processors) Strong software development skills in C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell Hardware (electronics/circuits) troubleshooting experience Experience with
MIL-STD-3022.
Knowledge in software design patterns and software testing framework Familiarity with Embedded Systems Architecture and Design Understanding of UNIX, Windows OS, and build environments Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional certification. 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'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 assistance is available for this position. Global Grade Level C Closing date: June 30th, 2026 If you have questions regarding this requisition, please contact Craig Beronja. Job Category Electrical and Electronics Job Posting Date 15 Jun 2026; 00:06 Pay Range $114,400
  • $185,900-
Annually 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.