Test and Measurement Software Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems
Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesFull-timePosted Aug 29, 2026

About the role

Job Description

Test and Measurement Software Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

As a Test and Measurement Software Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you’ll provide the capability to test products at system, sub system, module and component level, collecting and validating data to support the verification of product designs. The Software and Data Systems group is responsible for bringing new test capability to Rolls-Royce and for maintaining reliable test equipment that Rolls-Royce depends on to pass certification and development testing. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex testing environment that will provide challenges with clear deadlines and unclear paths of how to get to the end result.

What You’ll Be Doing

Maintaining and developing in-house developed Data Acquisition System (DAS) and Universal Monitor and Control System (UMACS)

Interfacing UMACS to external devices such as an in-house developed data system and Allen-Bradley PLCs

Providing support for Gas Turbine and Component Test Stands

Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment

Applying technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop solutions to complex problems

Representing the company to external stakeholders as the authority of their test programs

Who We’re Looking For

Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking

Demonstrated ability to identify a problem and scope a task

Experience in C or C++

Relevant internship or engineering experience involving coding is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications (but Not Required)

Proficiency in Linux operating systems

Process control experience

Experience with PLCs

Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Relevant Majors

Educated to degree level in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Engineering

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing Date: September 14th, 2026

#EmergingTalent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining and developing in-house developed Data Acquisition System (DAS) and Universal Monitor and Control System (UMACS)
  • Interfacing UMACS to external devices such as an in-house developed data system and Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • Providing support for Gas Turbine and Component Test Stands
  • Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment
  • Applying technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop solutions to complex problems
  • Representing the company to external stakeholders as the authority of their test programs

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking
  • Demonstrated ability to identify a problem and scope a task
  • Experience in C or C++
  • Relevant internship or engineering experience involving coding is preferred

Skills mentioned

CC++LinuxSoftware TestingIntegration TestingEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringDebuggingAutomationData Analysis

About Rolls-Royce Power Systems

A warm welcome to the official Linkedin page of Rolls-Royce Power Systems. This is where you’ll find the latest news and insights on our company. We look forward to receiving your comments, questions and likes. For any Sales & Service questions please contact our Customer Assistance Center around the clock, 365 days a year: info@cac-ps.rolls-royce.com or https://www.mtu-solutions.com/eu/en/contact/customer-assistance-center.html The Power Systems Business Unit of Rolls-Royce is focused on creating sustainable, climate neutral solutions for drive, propulsion and power generation. We are making a significant contribution to the energy transition with environmentally-friendly technologies from our mtu product and solution brand. As leaders in standby power for safety-critical plants and in integrated drive and propulsion systems for ships and heavy-duty land vehicles, our customers know they can depend on us, and have been doing so for over 110 years. Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs around 11,000 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry as well as diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids and is intensively engaged in the development of climate-neutral solutions.

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