Software/ Hardware Integration Engineer - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Submarines Derby seeks a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer to validate complex sub-systems, integrating software, FPGA and hardware components. You will develop tests, equipment and automated scripts to support rigorous verification and validation activities.

Candidate will liaise with software, hardware, and safety teams, perform root cause analysis, and ensure traceability to design requirements within a security-clearance environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software or Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with FPGA design/verification and electronics integration.
• Strong timing analysis and fault-finding abilities.
• Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (IEC62566).

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, reports and automated scripts.
• Create test equipment and perform LRU testing across functional/environmental ranges.
• Develop automated FPGA test procedures and validate against DOORS requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Ensure configuration management and traceability to design requirements.
• Support audits, design reviews and verification activities.

Skills

FPGA

Software integration

Electronics engineering

DOORS

Test automation

Timing analysis

Education

Degree in Software or Electronics Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job DescriptionSoftware/ Hardware Integration Engineer - SubmarinesFull timeDerby (Onsite role)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer to join the Dreadnought team based in Derby. Working as part of this high-profile engineering programme, you will play a key role in the integration, verification and validation of complex systems, bringing together software, FPGA and hardware components.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.As a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for validating complex sub-systems and ensuring the timely delivery and quality of the artefacts associated with system integration, verification and validation. You will work closely with a range of engineering teams to support the successful delivery of robust and effective solutions.What you will be doing:Develop test documentation, including test plans, procedures, reports and automated test scripts.Develop test equipment solutions and conduct Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level testing across a range of functionality and environmental tests.Develop automated testing procedures for FPGA designs and support detailed integration testing against DOORS requirements.Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis, applying structured problem-solving techniques.Ensure adherence to change control, configuration management and established development processes, demonstrating solution correctness and traceability to design requirements.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cost and timescales while improving quality.Support process and technical audits, product design reviews and verification activities.Liaise closely with software, systems, hardware, programmable hardware (FPGA) and safety teams to deliver integrated solutions.Position Qualifications:Qualified to degree level, In Software or Electronics Engineering, or related discipline,Experience with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA)Experienced in integrating complex electronic products, fault finding and diagnosis.Experienced in one of digital electronics design and verification, programmable logic device design and verification, software design and verification or real-time systems, and awareness of the others.Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools,Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566).Experienced in timing analysis.To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.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.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 CategorySoftware SystemsPosting Date04 Nov 2026; 00:11Posting End Date11 Nov 2026