FAQs
What is the main focus of the Controls Hardware Engineer position at Rolls-Royce?
The main focus is to innovate and develop electrical hardware products for integrated power and propulsion solutions, specifically within the aviation industry. The role involves collaborating with teams to capture requirements, designing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the product lifecycle.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The basic requirements include an Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience, or a JD/PhD. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a high-level security clearance.
What type of experience is preferred for this role?
Preferred experience includes excellent systems thinking aptitude, ability to analyze and translate high-level requirements into electronic hardware designs, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency in low voltage electronics with knowledge of safety-critical control systems and aerospace certification standards.
Is previous experience in the aerospace industry necessary for applicants?
While it is not strictly required, experience in the aerospace industry, particularly related to functional safety, security, and aerospace environmental testing, is highly desirable for this position.
What key accountabilities should a Controls Hardware Engineer expect to handle?
Key accountabilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to capture requirements, architecting and developing electrical hardware, managing project risks, compiling reports for certifying authorities, and ensuring designs are compliant with functional safety and security standards.
What types of technologies should applicants be familiar with?
Applicants should be familiar with low voltage electronics, analog circuit design, programmable logic devices such as FPGAs, and VHDL/Verilog development. Knowledge of safety-critical control systems and applicable aerospace certification standards is also important.
Will the role involve direct interaction with customers?
Yes, the role involves customer interactions and capturing externally funded programs that facilitate research, trade studies, and system architecture design relevant to embedded control systems.
What skills are emphasized for effective communication in this role?
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, are emphasized to effectively engage both expert and non-expert audiences.
How does Rolls-Royce support diversity and inclusion in their hiring process?
Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.