$70,629 – $115KSeniorFull Time
Job Title: Test Instrumentation Engineer
Working Pattern: Fulltime
Working location: Indianapolis, IN
A new position has arisen for a Test Instrumentation Engineer. 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 the industry while being part of a global team.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.
At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
What you will be doing:
With this attractive opportunity you will be responsible for instrumentation design, program management, oversight of sensor application, sensor development and measurement technology ownership. This is a dynamic hands-on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.
Key Responsibilities:
To establish a test instrumentation plan within program requirements for sensor implementation on component, subsystem, and whole engine testing
To communicate test instrumentation progress and plans to business programs as required
To own the test instrumentation design, development, process for application, measurement technology and test data collection troubleshooting as required
To assist with test article assembly and test stand installation processes for proper instrumentation routing and signal identification
Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced engineers
May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task
May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
Additional duties as assigned
Who we’re looking for:
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.
Basic Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 2+ years of experience in technical roles OR;
A Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field OR;
JD/PhD in Engineering
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Preferred Requirements:
Technical experience with Instrumentation (i.e. pressure, strain, temperature)
Mechanical design experience using computer aided tools such as NX
Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems
Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
Demonstrated project planning and management experience
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations
What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
Relocation assistance is available for this position if applicable.
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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.
