Job Title: Electronics Test Engineering Specialist
Working Pattern: Onsite
Working location: West Lafayette, IN
The Electronics Test Engineering Specialist is responsible for growing and sustaining Electronics test capability at the Rolls-Royce West Lafayette facility in West Lafayette, IN. The Electronics Test Engineering Specialist will plan, design, construct, and supervise Vibration, Electrical and Thermal test setups, as well as develop and execute capability growth strategies for testing and play a key role in test engineering talent development at the Rolls-Royce West Lafayette facility.
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.
Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives 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:
- Create and execute test engineering strategies related to capability growth, facility improvements, instrumentation calibration, continuous improvement, business continuity, and capital investment.
- Design, troubleshoot, and maintain complex aerospace mechanical and electrical test rig systems, instrumentation, and advanced data acquisition and experimental test control systems.
- Lead, develop, and mentor test engineers and technicians to raise overall test capability and bench strength; supervise and mentor university student employees (e.g. coops, interns, student employees).
- Support business growth by building and fostering key working relationships with global and local test organizations, as well as Rolls-Royce engine project teams and university partners.
- Travel up to 10% domestically and globally
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in engineering testing, OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in engineering testing, OR
- JD/PhD degree
- In order to be considered for the role, you must be a US Citizen
What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Job Expires: 6/5/26
Relocation is available for this position if appropriate
Validation and Verification
08 Jun 2026; 00:06
$114,400 - $185,900-Annually
West Lafayette, IN
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.
