Lead Software Engineer – Engineering Analysis

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 79,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12.5%
Pension 12% + 6%
Private Medical Insurance
Holidays 28 days + 4 days
Life Assurance 6× pay
Home Office Support £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd in a hybrid role across Derby, Manchester or Warrington is seeking a Lead Specialist to steer the software development for engineering analysis. You will lead a small team, define strategy, ensure quality and governance, and elevate software maturity across disciplines.

The role emphasizes coaching engineers, collaborating with Digital + IT, and representing RR‑SMR externally. A degree in Engineering/CS and Chartered status are preferred; salary ranges £60,000–£78,750 with a

Qualifications

  • Strong software development experience in Python or similar for engineering workflows.
  • Knowledge of quality principles and governance for engineering software.
  • Proven ability to improve efficiency, accuracy and repeatability in analysis workflows.
  • Experience coaching and upskilling engineers in software methods.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a small team of software engineers driving high‑complexity projects across disciplines.
  • Develop and own the strategy, tools, processes and guidance for high‑quality engineering software development.
  • Act as the technical authority for quality of all analysis‑related software, internally or via suppliers.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality across analysis workflows and lead change.

Skills

Python development
Engineering workflows
Quality standards
Governance oversight
Coaching
AI/digital trends

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd in a hybrid role across Derby, Manchester or Warrington is seeking a Lead Specialist to steer the software development for engineering analysis. You will lead a small team, define strategy, ensure quality and governance, and elevate software maturity across disciplines.

The role emphasizes coaching engineers, collaborating with Digital + IT, and representing RR‑SMR externally. A degree in Engineering/CS and Chartered status are preferred; salary ranges £60,000–£78,750 with a

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