Software Engineer - Engineering Process Assurance

Job Description

Software Engineer – Engineering Process Assurance

Derby (Hybrid)

Full Time

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Engineering Technology and Safety
In-Service High Integrity Software (E24S) team. The Engineering Process Assurance (EPA) team are seeking a Process Assurance Engineer to support the assurance and certification activities for aircraft engine control systems. The role will involve assessing compliance with aerospace certification standards primarily DO-178 (ED-12), ARP4754 (ED-79), and potentially DO-254 (ED-80).

You will have the opportunity of working with like-minded individuals across multiple disciplines who are collaboratively creating world class control systems. At Rolls Royce we believe in the positive transforming potential of science, but it’s our people who make us who we are today, so we want you to be your best. For this reason, we all share a commitment to being agile, supportive and finding the simplest ways to pioneer the power of the future.

What you will be doing

• As a Process Assurance Engineer, you will play a key role in assuring the compliance, quality and timely delivery of certification evidence associated with aircraft engine control software, hardware and systems. Working across multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide independent assurance that development and verification activities satisfy applicable aerospace regulatory standards and internal processes.
• This role involves conducting audits, reviews and conformity assessments across the software, hardware and systems lifecycle to support certification and continued airworthiness activities.

Key responsibilities include

• Acting as the focal point for process assurance and compliance queries across allocated programmes.
• Planning and conducting audits across software, hardware, systems and engineering disciplines to ensure adherence to approved plans, standards and processes.
• Performing Conformity reviews of Systems, Hardware, and Software lifecycle data to provide assurance of compliance and quality in support of certification activities.
• Liaising effectively with customers, airworthiness representatives and certification authorities in a clear and professional manner.
• Supporting supplier assurance activities, including planning and conducting process assurance reviews where required.
• Identifying areas of concern, compliance gaps and programme risks, and escalating these 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 the 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 for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.

Closing date: 31st May 2026

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 Category

Software Systems

Posting Date

15 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date

31 May 2026