Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Job Overview

As an Electrical Systems Design Engineer at Rolls-Royce, you will be responsible for covering the scope of electronic unit development for high integrity harsh environments. This includes accountability for architecture design, verification, process development, and process improvement.

You will design circuits that meet performance and reliability requirements for airworthy/certified electronic engine controllers and monitoring systems for use in a wide range of systems. You will be involved in the entire lifecycle of projects including the initial architecture concept, the design and development stage, testing of prototypes, and the final manufacture and implementation of a new product or system. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working together to tackle technical challenges in a stimulating and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other systems teams and customers to fully capture and synthesize requirements for electrical components and hardware.
• Architect, design, develop electrical hardware products through testing, diagnosing, and inspection throughout the R&D program lifecycle.
• Execute electronics/hardware development activities and ensure the delivery of a compliant sub-system level solution for R&D programs.
• Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain, and timescale) are identified, managed, and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan.
• Design for functional safety and security, preferably within the aerospace industry. Experience with various aerospace environmental and functional testing practices and methods including electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software, controls, or systems and/or related degree
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
• Ability to work independently or with a small team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met.
• Ability to work hands-on in electronics development labs.
• Experience with electrical or electronics product development, such as cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, or control panels preferred
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of software engineering and mechanical packaging preferred
• Experience with Aerospace Defense engineering environments and restricted programs preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) for both expert and non-expert audiences preferred
• Experience with embedded electronics preferred
• Experience with Texas Instruments, Xilinx, Microchip microcontrollers or FPGAs or integrated control solutions preferred
• Experience with airworthiness and design assurance of hardware to DO-254 or military standards preferred

What We Offer

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
• 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.