Software Engineer – Engineering Process Assurance
Derby (Hybrid) • Full Time
Job Summary
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 work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to create world‑class control systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Assure the compliance, quality and timely delivery of certification evidence associated with aircraft engine control software, hardware and systems.
* Conduct audits, reviews and conformity assessments across the software, hardware and systems lifecycle to support certification and continued airworthiness activities.
* 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.
* Support supplier assurance activities, including planning and conducting process assurance reviews.
* Identify 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.
* Ability to assess compliance evidence objectively and challenge where necessary.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* 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.
Benefits
* Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
* Group Life Assurance – lump sum benefit upon death while employed.
* Group Income Protection – income in case of illness or injury.
* Shares: Matched – buy one share, get one free.
* Digital GP – access to GP consultations.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Live Well programmes.
Application Details
Closing date: 31st May 2026.
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