Software Engineer – Engineering Process Assurance

Job Description

Software Engineer – Engineering Process Assurance

Location: Derby (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full Time

What you will be doing

• Assure compliance, quality and timely delivery of certification evidence for aircraft engine control software, hardware and systems; provide independent assurance that development and verification activities satisfy applicable aerospace regulatory standards and internal processes.
• Conduct audits, reviews and conformity assessments across the software, hardware and systems lifecycle to support certification and continued airworthiness activities.

Key responsibilities include

• Act as focal point for process assurance and compliance queries across allocated programmes.
• Plan and conduct audits across software, hardware, systems and engineering disciplines to ensure adherence to approved plans, standards and processes.
• Perform conformity reviews of systems, hardware and software lifecycle data to provide assurance of compliance and quality in support of certification activities.
• Liaise effectively with customers, airworthiness representatives and certification authorities in a clear and professional manner.
• Support supplier assurance activities, including planning and conducting process assurance reviews where required.
• Identify areas of concern, compliance gaps and programme risks, and escalatethem appropriately.

Preferred requirements

• Good understanding of DO-178/ED-12, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.
• Appreciation of ARP4754/ED-79, Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems.
• Awareness of DO-254/ED-80, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware.
• Understanding of systems, hardware, and software development lifecycles within a regulated aerospace environment.
• Awareness of auditing principles and assurance methodologies (training will be provided to align with internal Engineering Process Assurance practices).
• Ability to assess compliance evidence objectively and challenge where necessary.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including ability to work with engineering teams, customers and certification authorities.
• Ability to identify, assess and collaboratively manage technical and programme risk.
• Professional confidence and integrity to raise concerns relating to safety, compliance or product suitability where appropriate.

Benefits will include

• Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed.
• Group Income Protection provides income in the event you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched offers a simple way to own Rolls‑Royce shares; buy one share, get one free.
• Digital GP provides convenient access to GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

EEO Statement

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: 31 May 2026

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