LibertyWorks Technical Lead - Controls

Rolls-Royce

The Role

Overview

Lead multi-functional team for controls systems development on defense projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • risk management
  • resource planning
  • project planning
  • team management
  • schedule management
  • quality assurance

Tasks

-Ensure project risks (technical, cost, supply chain and timescale) are identified, managed (including integration of risk activities in the project plan), and escalated in accordance with the risk management plan. -Define/Manage the necessary resources required to achieve stakeholder requirements including setting individual objectives and performance reviews for assigned personnel. -Define, agree and integrate the plan for the team, taking into account both the scope of the overall technical projects / work packages and associated activities required to understand and then produce a solution to the requirements. -Oversee and manage an integrated project team of engineers with cross-functional skills to ensure all sub-system program objectives/deliverables are met including accountability for Schedule, Cost, Quality and Compliance.

Requirements

  • engine assembly
  • control systems
  • faa certification
  • agile scrum
  • mbse
  • security clearance

What You Bring

-Experience with engine assembly, testing, and test software integration -Experience with control system and software development in a highly regulated environment, -Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 5+ years’ experience, OR -Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule and in line with cost/budget targets. -Experience with FAA/MIL certification of safety critical flight hardware/software (e.g. ARP 4754, DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, DO-326), -JD/PhD in Engineering -Familiarity with system and software toolsets for requirements management, model-based system engineering, product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration and change management, code generation, system/software simulation, verification testing, -To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance. -Experience leading or managing a team for execution of a program or in support of a functional skillset, -Familiarity with Agile-Scrum software development process, -Master's degree in a relevant engineering environment (Electrical, Software, Controls, Systems) with 3+ years’ experience OR

The Company

About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Sector Specialisms

Civil aerospace

Defence

Power Systems

Electrical

Commercial marine

Yacht

Marine

Industrial construction

Building construction