Job Description

Software Engineer - Hardware Software Integration Engineer

Derby/Solihull (Hybrid)

Full Time

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; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hardware Software Integration (HSI) Engineer to join Rolls-Royce.

In this role, the chosen candidate will operate within the E24S department, working alongside other talented engineers to develop or verify the Electronic Engine Control system software, supporting multiple Civil Aero engine programmes.

What you will be doing:

The Software Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the software and the artefacts associated with the design or verification the software system. This shall be achieved through decomposition of designs and development of tests and analysis to ensure that the implementation satisfies the requirement allocated to the software. Other key accountabilities include:

Review and agree high-level software requirements including their testability.
Analyse and translate high-level requirements into a validated design for the software component.
Capture applicable design constraints (must meet conditions) and quality attributes (may be traded) that apply to the component.
Design and implement software components to meet the high-level requirements and design constraints/standards. Allocates software requirements to test vehicles defined in the verification plan.
Analyse software components for functional behaviour, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets the high-level requirements.
Analyse verification test results against software requirements.
Provide targeted testing of software level 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.
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.

Preferred requirements:

Working knowledge of software design, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, software and hardware development process constraints and embedded software testing at module level.
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.
An ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members.
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.
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.

Closing date: 23rd August 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. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Software Systems

Posting Date

04 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

23 Aug 2026PandoLogic. Keywords: Software Integration Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8YH

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