Controls Software Engineer

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance

Digital GP

Share ownership (Matched)

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to work in our Derby/Solihull hybrid environment. You will develop software components from requirements to verification, ensuring DO-178 objectives are met, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.

You will apply Ada and C programming, embedded software concepts, and V Lifecycle practices to deliver high-quality solutions and robust documentation in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Ada software design and embedded software development experience.
• Understanding of V Lifecycle and related engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interpret technical data and test results with risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop software components through lifecycle to meet DO178 objectives.
• Evaluate verification results and support defect investigation.
• Follow configuration management and change control.
• Collaborate in Agile environment with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Ada software design

System architecture

Embedded software development

Module-level testing

Model-based testing

C programming

V Lifecycle processes

Job description

Job Description

Controls Software Engineer

Derby/Solihull (Hybrid)

Full Time

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, 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.

Our Software Engineers are responsible for the specification, design, development, verification, and delivery of high-quality software components and associated artefacts. The role ensures software solutions meet allocated requirements through structured design decomposition, analysis, and testing activities, delivering to agreed timelines and quality standards.

What you will be doing

• Develop software components throughout the component lifecycle from High-Level Software Requirements to component verification to achieve DO178 objectives for manually coded components
• Evaluate verification and test results, provide technical conclusions, and support defect investigation, resolution, and customer issue analysis
• Follow configuration management and change control practices
• Working in Agile environment to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand System Requirements and ensure effective component integration into the wider architecture
• Create technical documentation and reports to evidence design decisions, verification outcomes, and development activities
• Contribute, where required, to departmental capability growth including process improvement, knowledge sharing, tool development, training support, and long-term planning initiatives

Preferred requirements

• Practical experience in Ada software design, system and/or hardware architecture, embedded software development, and module-level testing either Model based or C
• Working knowledge of engineering lifecycle processes (V Lifecycle), constraints, and related engineering disciplines
• Proficiency in relevant design, modelling, simulation, and analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret technical data and test results, including awareness of measurement uncertainty, and to raise risks or suitability concerns with confidence.
• Strong task ownership, prioritisation, and risk management skills with the ability to deliver work to completion in high-pressure or evolving environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex technical information clearly to varied audiences.
• Collaborative team player who can also operate independently when required.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning, external research, and professional development, with willingness to share knowledge or deliver training when needed.

Benefits will include

• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme 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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: 5th August 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Software Systems

Posting Date

22 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

05 Aug 2026