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Control System Engineer

Rolls-Royce · Bristol, UK
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join Rolls-Royce as a Control Systems Engineer in Bristol and play a vital role in solving complex technological challenges across Civil Aerospace, Defence Aerospace, and new projects. Contribute to world-class solutions within a supportive and innovative global team.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of Systems and Software solutions for new and in-service products.
  • Take responsibility for the on-time delivery and quality of Control Systems.
  • Manage changes to Requirements, Design, Verification, and Validation strategy.
  • Analyze system behavior and performance using modeling and simulation.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and the supply chain.

// Role Specification

Control Systems Engineer - Bristol

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join the Control System delivery team within the Software Systems Capability function, based in Bristol. This is a full-time professional role within the Engineering department.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to shaping the modern world through innovation and progress. You will have the opportunity to work on flagship programs, solving complex technological challenges and contributing to a culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences. This role offers a chance to be part of a global, multi-disciplinary team working on cutting-edge solutions.

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in leading the integration of our Systems and Software solutions for new and in-Service products. Your work will span across Civil Aerospace, Defence Aerospace, and exciting new projects such as the Reactor Protection System for the Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor.

What you will be doing:

  • Ensure the on-time delivery and quality of the Control System, making sure technical outcomes are developed and delivered to appropriate standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines and the supply chain.
  • Hold overall responsibility for changes to the Requirements, Design, Verification, and Validation strategy for the control system.
  • Integrate the activities of various engineering disciplines including Control Systems, Software Development, Electronics, and System Security.
  • Analyze the behavior and performance of solutions using modeling and simulation to demonstrate requirement adherence, support problem investigation, and resolve customer issues.
  • Develop and capture product and process knowledge, producing engineering work products and reports to document work and advise project stakeholders on progress.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An engineering degree(s) from a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrable depth of knowledge and experience in Control Systems Engineering, with an understanding of associated engineering disciplines (software, electronics, system security).
  • Working knowledge of control system domains, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, development process constraints, and verification strategies.
  • Familiarity with developing model-based systems and software using digital engineering toolsets (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and experience with requirements management and lifecycle management tools (e.g., DOORS, Azure DevOps, MKS Integrity).
  • Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment and adapt to evolving objectives.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to determine the appropriate level of analysis.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of conveying ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued.