Senior Control Systems Engineer

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer at Rolls-Royce, you will be responsible for managing control system functions and interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop requirements for safety-critical applications, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. You will also work on documenting engineering processes and technical guidance, solve complex problems, and establish high standards for quality and teamwork within your projects.

To qualify for the Senior Control Systems Engineer position at Rolls-Royce, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, along with at least two years of product development engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in one of these fields. Candidates are also expected to have experience in requirements management and should be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Rolls-Royce offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package for Senior Control Systems Engineers, including competitive base pay, a discretionary bonus plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. These benefits help ensure that employees and their families are well supported.

The work environment at Rolls-Royce for a Senior Control Systems Engineer is collaborative and inclusive, encouraging employees to bring diverse perspectives. The company leverages hybrid working arrangements, allowing employees to balance office and remote work. This supportive atmosphere fosters professional growth and skill development, making it an exciting place to work.

Yes, there is significant potential for career advancement for Senior Control Systems Engineers at Rolls-Royce. The company encourages skill development and cross-specialization across various engineering disciplines, ensuring that employees have the opportunity to grow within the organization and take on more challenging and rewarding roles.

In your response, emphasize specific tools you have used, such as MATLAB or Simulink, and provide examples of projects where you applied these tools to achieve successful outcomes. Highlight your understanding of control system principles and how you utilized the tools for modeling and simulation.

When answering, focus on your mentorship philosophy, including how you share knowledge and provide constructive feedback. Give examples of past experiences where you successfully guided junior engineers through challenges, and discuss how you foster a collaborative learning environment.

Discuss the methodologies you are familiar with, such as Agile or Waterfall, and provide details on how you've applied these methodologies to gather, document, and verify requirements. Explain the importance of effective requirements management in the context of safety-critical applications.

Share specific examples of challenges you've encountered, such as technical issues, project management hurdles, or teamwork dynamics. Describe your problem-solving strategies and what you learned from those experiences.

Explain your approach to quality assurance, including how you review documentation and engineering products. Discuss specific quality standards you adhere to and any tools or techniques you employ to maintain high-quality outputs.

Outline your familiarity with model-based systems engineering and tools, such as SysML or Cameo Systems Modeler. Provide examples of projects where you've implemented these practices and the benefits they provided to the development process.

Discuss the resources you use to stay current, such as professional memberships, conferences, online courses, or industry publications. Mention any relevant skills you’ve developed in response to emerging trends.

Outline strategies for conflict resolution, such as active listening, communication, and compromise. Give specific examples when you successfully navigated conflicts in previous projects and the outcomes of those situations.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in engineering and share how you engage with team members and stakeholders across various functions. Provide examples of how collaboration has led to successful project outcomes.

Your answer should reflect your alignment with Rolls-Royce’s values, mission, and innovative culture. Talk about your excitement to work on flagship programs and your aspirations to contribute to groundbreaking technology.