Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer

Rolls-Royce CWS; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer for a 12‑month contract based in Derby or Solihull, with hybrid working arrangement. You will define verification strategies and interface with systems, software, hardware and certification teams.

You will execute verification testing on HIL rigs, generate certification evidence, and contribute to verification improvements while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and ITAR requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in control systems verification, validation, or systems working to ARP4754A standards and supporting EASA certification activities.
• Strong understanding of the verification lifecycle strategies and systems engineering principles.
• Experience working with hardware-based testing environments, test rigs, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test development and automation.
• Experience within defence programmes and ITAR-controlled environments.
• Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Aufgaben

• Develop and deliver verification strategies, plans, and testing activities for aerospace control systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and certification standards.
• Execute verification testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms and test rigs, analysing results and conducting root cause investigations for any failures.
• Create and maintain verification evidence, documentation, requirements traceability, and coverage metrics to support certification and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams while developing Python-based test automation solutions and contributing to technical reviews and verification improvements.

Kenntnisse

Python scripting

Verification engineering

ARP4754A standards

SC clearance eligibility

ITAR/compliance awareness

Tools

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems

test rigs

Jobbeschreibung

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re‑shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls‑Royce’s recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. Rolls‑Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs. We are looking for a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Derby or Solihull on a hybrid working arrangement.

Job Description - The Role

As a Senior Control Systems Verification Engineer, you will work closely with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams to define verification strategies, execute system-level testing, generate certification evidence, and support compliance with aerospace regulatory standards. You will also interface directly with hardware test rigs and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms, ensuring robust verification of complex engine control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver verification strategies, plans, and testing activities for aerospace control systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and certification standards.
• Execute verification testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms and test rigs, analysing results and conducting root cause investigations for any failures.
• Create and maintain verification evidence, documentation, requirements traceability, and coverage metrics to support certification and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and certification teams while developing Python-based test automation solutions and contributing to technical reviews and verification improvements.

What we require from the candidate

• Proven experience in control systems verification, validation, or systems working to ARP4754A standards and supporting EASA certification activities.
• Strong understanding of the verification lifecycle strategies and systems engineering principles.
• Experience working with hardware‑based testing environments, test rigs, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test development and automation.
• Experience within defence programmes and ITAR-controlled environments.
• Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.