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Software Engineer, Controls
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About The Company
Rolls-Royce is a globally renowned engineering company with a rich history of innovation and excellence. Known for designing, manufacturing, and distributing power systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial applications, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping modern transportation and energy solutions. With a commitment to sustainability, technological advancement, and customer satisfaction, Rolls-Royce continues to lead in high-performance engineering. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging its employees to push boundaries and contribute to groundbreaking projects that impact the world. As a leader in the industry, Rolls-Royce invests heavily in research and development, ensuring its solutions remain at the forefront of technological progress.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Derby/Solihull on a hybrid full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of control software components, ensuring they meet stringent safety and quality standards such as DO-178. Your expertise will contribute to the design, verification, and integration of embedded software solutions for aerospace applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, translating system requirements into reliable and efficient software components. Your role will involve evaluating verification results, supporting defect investigations, and maintaining configuration management practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class organization dedicated to technological innovation and excellence in engineering.
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Qualifications
- Practical experience in Ada software design and development
- Knowledge of system and hardware architecture, embedded software development, and module-level testing
- Experience with model-based development or C programming languages
- Understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (V Lifecycle), constraints, and related disciplines
- Proficiency with design, modeling, simulation, and analysis tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and test results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proactive approach to learning and professional development
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain control software components throughout their lifecycle, from requirements to verification
- Ensure software solutions adhere to safety and quality standards such as DO-178
- Evaluate verification and test results, providing technical conclusions and supporting defect resolution
- Follow configuration management and change control procedures
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to understand system requirements and facilitate effective component integration
- Create comprehensive technical documentation and reports to record design decisions and verification outcomes
- Contribute to departmental initiatives such as process improvements, knowledge sharing, and training activities
- Support continuous improvement efforts and stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices
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Benefits
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance providing a lump sum benefit upon death during employment
- Group Income Protection offering income support in case of illness or injury
- Ownership of Rolls-Royce shares through the matched share scheme
- Digital GP access for convenient healthcare consultations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Live Well programs supporting mental and physical well-being
Equal Opportunity
Rolls-Royce is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value individuality and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment based on their skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our ongoing success.
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