Job Description

Capability Lead – Electrical & Electronics

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Capability Lead – Electrical & Electronics 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 industry while being part of a global, multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

As the Capability Lead – Electrical & Electronics you will be responsible for covering the scope of developing the people, process and tools for the control and monitoring systems. This includes accountability for; developing engineering personnel, delivering capability improvement, and ensuring standards and regulations are adhered to.  You’ll ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activity and ensure that world class capability is effectively utilized to provide products and services that satisfy business requirements. This role reports to the Chief of Electrical & Electronics.

Innovate & Power the World

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry - and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world - we’re keeping the world flying.

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:

Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced to meet current and future business requirementsAlign assigned staff to agreed work packages and provide technical leadership to the Engineering resource group and ensure compliance to process throughout the life cycle activityLead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadershipEnsure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilized effectively across the group for the accountable domain as a main focus on the greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiencyDrive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component levelEnsure staff are suitably qualified and experienced and that the required skills are sustainable for the future through: multi-skilling, staff rotation, and the competency framework tools and professional networks and standards

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Engineering, ORMaster’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in Engineering, ORPhDIn order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

Good understanding of electronics and mechanical design engineering processes Good understanding of control system developmentDemonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Sector Customers and ProgramsHas provided technical and professional leadership to a team of engineers and other management level personnel Capable and experienced in building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviorsDemonstrates effective leadership & engineering skills  Experienced in applying process improvement techniques and driving business improvementsExperienced in performance management

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.

Our People are our Power

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 realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Posting Close Date: February 24, 2025

Job CategoryElectrical and Electronics
Job Posting Date10 Feb 2025; 00:02
Pay Range$115,443 - $187,595-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.