Control & Monitoring System Software Design Engineer
Derby/Solihull/Bristol (Hybrid)
Full Time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Controls Systems Engineer to join the business as part of the Software Systems Capability function.
As a Control System Design Engineer within the Mission Critical and Health Monitoring team, you will work within a capability to develop solutions to deliver and maintain features that enhance the product offering. You will develop software within a framework of systems utilising hand-code and model-based development techniques as appropriate and required. A variety of coding languages and software development knowledge is required, hence a flexible mindset focussed on integration and problem solving is necessary. You will be operating as part of a development team, peer reviewing and status accounting work to deliver periodic releases. This role requires an element of customer facing interaction, so clear communication and presentation skills are necessary to coordinate and develop cross-company interfaces.
The Controls Systems Engineer shall specify, design and validate complex sub-systems, including high-level requirements for the software and / or hardware system components, this will include creation of mathematical models and simulations of control and actuation systems.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will be responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the controls sub-system and the artefacts associated with the design, verification and validation of the system. This shall be achieved through decomposition of designs and development of tests, analysis to ensure that the system implementation satisfies the validated requirements. Other accountabilities include:
- Review and agree high level control and instrumentation systems requirements including their testability.
- Analyse and translate high level requirements into a validated design for the control and instrumentation system.
- Capture applicable design constraints (must meet conditions) and quality attributes (may be traded) that apply to the control and instrumentation system.
- Design and implement the control and instrumentation system to meet the high-level requirements and design constraints/standards. Allocate control and instrumentation system requirements to test vehicles defined in the verification plan.
- Analyse the control and instrumentation system for functional behaviour, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets the high-level requirements. Develops and reviews control system tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the control system requirements have been satisfied.
- Analyse verification test results against control and instrumentation system requirements.
- Provide targeted testing of control and instrumentation system functionality to support problem investigation and problem closures and customer issues.
- Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective component design.
- May be required to participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the department, in conjunction with the department managers.
- May be required to develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures, associated guidelines, tools and training as required.
- Develop the knowledge required to provide advice to project teams and be able to create, search, and reuse knowledge with some guidance from established practitioners.
- Produce reports where required to document the work carried out.
- Design sub-systems to meet the functional requirements and design constraints by analysis and translation of customer requirements into a set of validated functional requirements for the system or sub-systems. Creates and validates complex high-integrity mathematical models of control and actuation systems. Analyses requirements for testability.
- May be required to performs detailed performance analyses of existing and future controls systems.
- Ensure robust and optimal (weight, cost, etc) designs and problem solutions through the effective application of appropriate engineering tools and applicable processes.
- Working with the guidance of Control System Specialists defines the physical and functional architecture of the system.
- Working with the guidance of Control System Specialists undertakes the detailed specification, definition and integration of the system, ensuring that it will accommodate any identified hazards.
Preferred requirements:
- Working knowledge of domain plant and platform interfaces, component technology and behaviour during normal and abnormal operation, verification vehicles, controls design, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, and software and hardware development process constraints.
- A working appreciation of associated engineering disciplines.
- Proficient in design and analysis tools. This can include an appreciation of the tools and what can be achieved through them.
- Professional courage to highlight areas of concern and risk with regard to suitability of a product to meet its requirements in a safe and functionally appropriate way.
- An ability to interpret test results and provide an informed opinion or conclusion as to the outcome of the analysis. This includes an understanding of measurement uncertainty.
- A demonstrated ability to manage tasks to completion ensuring that the relevant areas of the business are appropriately informed.
- An ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members.
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand the level of analysis required.
- Good time management skills able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists.
- Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
- Able to research application issues and products by being outward focussed and able to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries.
- Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects.
- Keen to develop capability through appropriate training courses and workshops.
- Where required able to train people to improve the capability of the business within a specific area of the business and deliver training material where required.
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.
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.
Software Systems
06 Aug 2026; 00:08
16 Aug 2026
