Software Engineer - Engineering Process Assurance. Job in Derby Education & Training Jobs

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

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.
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• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

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.