Job Description
Test Facility Electrical Engineer
Indianapolis, IN
A new opportunity has arisen for a Test Facility Electrical Engineer, supporting electrical and control systems within Rolls-Royce Defense test facilities. In this role, you will serve as a technical contributor for the Test Electrical Systems team, contributing to the design, commissioning and support of electrical test equipment, PLC systems, and large motors & drives.
As a Test Facility Electrical Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you’ll deliver the capability to test products at system, subsystem and component levels, collecting and validating data to support the verification of product designs. The Test Electrical Systems team is responsible for bringing new test capability to Rolls-Royce and for maintaining reliable test equipment that Rolls-Royce depends on to pass certification and development testing. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex testing environment that will provide both challenges and development opportunities.
Dream Big and Make an Impact
An exciting opportunity to work within a complex testing environment that will provide both challenges and development opportunities.
At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.
To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.
Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.
Key Accountabilities:
Designs and delivers electrical test equipment for whole engine and subsystem testing of gas turbines and components, hybrid electric propulsion, thermal management systems, and energy storage systems.
Works under limited supervision to develop solutions to complex electrical/technical problems of broad or ambiguous scope.
Leads efforts to design, deploy and maintain programmable logic control (PLC) systems, electric drive and load absorption systems, large motors, various electrical/electronic control components, and low/medium-voltage electrical power supply and distribution systems.
Executes system integration of electrical control components related to pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, instrumentation, and facility health and safety systems to validate capabilities and test requirements.
Performs safety oversight during test facility improvements or test equipment installations and provides direction for internal and/or contracted skilled trades personnel.
Generates specifications, statements of work (SOW), and cost and schedule estimates; documents work through technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and models.
Communicates openly and frequently with internal customers and team leadership.
Basic Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology with 3+ years of relevant experience with electrical systems, OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology with 1+ years of relevant experience with electrical systems, OR
Master's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology, OR
JD/PhD
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Preferred Requirements:
Experience integrating large motors and electric drives for industrial applications.
Experience developing and deploying PLC systems for industrial control or automation.
Experience with developing test solutions and procedures.
Exposure to gas turbine engines, engine test stands or industrial test environments.
Ability to qualify for DoD security clearance is a plus.
Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.
Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.
Job CategoryValidation and Verification
Job Posting Date13 Sept 2024; 00:09
Pay Range$68,240 - $102,360-Annually
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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.