Software Engineer – Engineering Process Assurance
Location: Derby/Solihull/Bristol (Hybrid) – Full Time
The role involves assessing compliance with aerospace certification standards primarily DO‑178 (ED‑12), ARP‑4754 (ED‑79) and potentially DO‑254 (ED‑80). As a Process Assurance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the compliance, quality and timely delivery of certification evidence associated with aircraft engine control software, hardware and systems. You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to provide independent assurance that development and verification activities satisfy applicable aerospace regulatory standards and internal processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the 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 raise these appropriately.
Preferred Requirements
* Good understanding of DO‑178/ED‑12, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification.
* Appreciation of ARP‑4754/ED‑79, Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems.
* Aware 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.
* Capable of identifying, assessing and collaboratively managing technical and programme risk.
* Professional confidence and integrity to raise concerns relating to safety, compliance or product suitability where appropriate.
Benefits
* Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
* Group Life Assurance provides a lump‑sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce.
* Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
* Shares: Matched – buy one share, get one free.
* Digital GP: convenient access to GP consultations.
* Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.
Rolls‑Royce is 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.
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