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# Controls Software Engineer-Simulation

- **Company:** Rolls-Royce
- **Location:** West Lafayette, IN, United States
- **Salary:** $70,629.0 - $105,943.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, Simulink, Software Engineering, System Software, Technical Data Management Systems, Build Management, Information Technology, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59683417-controls-software-engineer-simulation

## About the Role

* Strong development experience
 * Familiarity with the design and development of embedded software solutions
 * Knowledge in software design patterns
 * Familiarity with Integration (software/hardware and software/software) and component level testing
 * Familiarity on software lifecycle (Design to release)
 * Knowledge of software testing framework, 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., * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 1+ year of software engineering experience OR
 * Master's degree Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering OR
 * PhD in degree Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
 * In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

 * Strong software development skills in areas such as: C/C++, Python, CMake, Bash, Simulink, Continuous Integration/Automation (e.g. Jenkins), UNIX shell, or similar
 * Modelling, Simulation, and Control System experience
 * Knowledge in software design patterns and software testing framework
 * Familiarity with Embedded Systems Architecture and Design
 * Knowledge of electronics (sensors, actuators, and processors)
 * Understanding of UNIX, Windows OS, and build environments
 * Hardware (electronics/circuits) troubleshooting experience
 * Current (or ability to obtain/maintain) US DOD Secret or Top-Secret security Clearance
 * Ability to present technical data to senior engineers and management



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