Digital Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking a Digital Design Engineer to accelerate product introduction and deliver digital solutions. You will join a cross‑functional, global team to apply AI/ML, Model‑Based Systems Engineering, physics-based modelling and statistics to engineering problems.

You will work with Engineering and Digital/IT architects, develop and deploy digital capabilities, and present results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in engineering, physics, or computer science or equivalent experience.
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or C#.
• Strong analytical thinking and clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal customers to identify opportunities for applying digital technologies.
• Develop and deploy digital technologies into the broader architecture.
• Create and maintain codes and apps to enable deployment of digital capabilities.
• Present work to internal and external customers, including governance bodies.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in digital design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering/Physics/Computer Science

Job description

Digital Design Engineer - Derby - Full time

We are seeking an inspiring and hands-on Digital Design Engineer to accelerate product introduction and deliver digital solutions. As part of a newly formed, cross-functional, global team, you will tackle exciting challenges in AI/ML, engineering design software development, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Physics-Based Modelling and Simulation, and Statistical Analysis. Your expertise will help shape our strategy through working closely with Engineering and Digital/IT architects, driving the development of new capabilities, including methods, tools and processes, and collaborating with end users to deliver measurable business impact.

What you will be doing:

• Engaging with internal customers to identify, prioritise and address key opportunities for the application of digital technologies, providing optimal impact and value to engineering design.
• Developing a subset of digital technologies and delivering them into our wider digital architecture.
• Developing and supporting codes and applications to enable the efficient deployment of digital technologies into our engineering business value streams.
• Presenting work to both internal and external customers, including UTCs and governing bodies.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in digital design.
• Working with extended, and not necessarily co-located, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working closely with Engineering, Digital/IT architects and end users to support the development and deployment of new digital capabilities.

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Software development experience using Python (preferred), C++, C# or a combination thereof.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking across a range of technical problems and propose appropriate software solutions.
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Technical knowledge of aerothermal and/or mechanical design methodologies.
• An understanding of cross-disciplinary engineering concepts, which may include manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
• Knowledge or experience of digital technologies such as AI/ML, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Physics-Based Modelling and Simulation, and Statistical Analysis.
• Experience of working within cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Grade: SNBG 7-10 Closing Date: 18th September 2026

People Leader: Ricardo Paiva

For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.