Job Description Software/ Hardware Integration Engineer - Submarines Full time Derby (Onsite role) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer to join the Dreadnought team based in Derby. Working as part of this high-profile engineering programme, you will play a key role in the integration, verification and validation of complex systems, bringing together software, FPGA and hardware components. 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. As a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for validating complex sub-systems and ensuring the timely delivery and quality of the artefacts associated with system integration, verification and validation. You will work closely with a range of engineering teams to support the successful delivery of robust and effective solutions. What you will be doing: Develop test documentation, including test plans, procedures, reports and automated test scripts. Develop test equipment solutions and conduct Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level testing across a range of functionality and environmental tests. Develop automated testing procedures for FPGA designs and support detailed integration testing against DOORS requirements. Conduct failure investigations and root cause analysis, applying structured problem-solving techniques. Ensure adherence to change control, configuration management and established development processes, demonstrating solution correctness and traceability to design requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cost and timescales while improving quality. Support process and technical audits, product design reviews and verification activities. Liaise closely with software, systems, hardware, programmable hardware (FPGA) and safety teams to deliver integrated solutions. Position Qualifications: Qualified to degree level, In Software or Electronics Engineering, or related discipline, Experience with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) Experienced in integrating complex electronic products, fault finding and diagnosis. Experienced in one of digital electronics design and verification, programmable logic device design and verification, software design and verification or real-time systems, and awareness of the others. Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools, Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566). Experienced in timing analysis. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. 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. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Grade 7-10 Please contact [email protected] for further information Job Category Software Systems Posting Date 04 Nov 2026; 00:11 Posting End Date 11 Nov 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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