Control Systems Engineer - PLC in Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to work in our Mission Critical Systems & Software team. This team sits within our consolidated Engineering, Technology & Safety function, supporting multiple Naval Marine programmes across our Defence and Power Systems sectors in Bristol. They will take part in the design, verification, and in-service support of Control Systems solutions for Marine Gas Turbines and Electrical Distribution Switchboard products, and will work on systems, hardware, and software, according to their skillset and the business needs.

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. 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.

What you will be doing:

• Working in accordance with relevant engineering processes and standards, the engineer may perform or coordinate tasks at all stages of the lifecycle of the product, such as:
• System architecture design, analysis, and allocation of functional and safety requirements.
• Assess design specifications and work with the supply-chain to procure compliant hardware and software solutions.
• Software design, coding, review, test (across a range of platforms including PLCs, Real-Time Embedded Controllers and Human-Machine Interface panels).
• Conducting systems verification, compliance, and regulatory qualification.
• Supporting the Installation, commissioning, In-Service diagnostic, and modification of systems.

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Qualifications:

• Hold a degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject, such as Systems Engineering, Controls, Electronics or Software Engineering.
• Have knowledge of structured engineering processes in a regulated industry.
• Be able to work as a member of the team to deliver Product Development or Application Engineering solutions to meet business project needs and deadlines.

It would be advantageous if you:

• Have experience in structured software programming to a recognised standard, in the form of at least one of the following: PLC programming, particularly Siemens Simatic S7 to Level 2 or above.
• Model-Based Software Development using the Mathworks toolsuite (Matlab, Simulink, etc.)
• Hand-coding for embedded systems, in C, C++ or similar.
• Have experience of developing high integrity systems in line with IEC 61508 or similar standard (including Aerospace equivalents).
• Are professionally registered as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or be working towards gaining a professional status.
• Are willing to travel on occasion, to support integration or commissioning activity at Supplier or Customer facility.

Generous Annual Leave, Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury, Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce, Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations, Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. 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: 26/05/2026. 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.