Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

Control Systems Safety Engineer

Derby

Full-Time 37 hours per week

We have an excellent opportunity for a Control Systems Safety Engineer to join the Software Systems Capability function in Derby on a permanent full-time basis.

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.

The Controls Systems Safety Engineer shall specify, validate and verify safety aspects of complex sub-systems, including high-level requirements for the software and / or hardware system components, this will include creation of mathematical safety models and safety arguments.
 

What you will be doing:

As a Controls Systems Safety Engineer, you will own the delivery and quality of control and instrumentation sub-systems safety deliverables. You will translate high-level requirements into validated designs, ensuring systems meet performance, safety, and verification standards through analysis, modelling, and testing.

Key Accountabilities

• Translate high-level Certification and customer safety requirements into validated system and sub-system requirements, defining constraints, failure rate budgets, and protective features.
• Conduct safety analysis using standard safety modelling techniques to demonstrate compliance against high-level safety requirements.
• Support the investigation and resolution of system issues through identification of safety impact and support to problem closure with robust safety arguments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with architecture and hazard requirements.
• Produce technical documentation and reports to capture safety analysis outputs.
• Support continuous improvement through development of processes, tools, training materials, and knowledge sharing.

Who we’re looking for:

Technical Skills:

• Control systems safety methodologies
• Knowledge of plant/platform interfaces and component behaviour in normal and abnormal (failure) conditions
• Experience with safety modelling consistent with ARP4761A/ ED-135such as fault tree analysis,
• Proficiency with safety analysis tools
• Understanding of system safety processes
• Ability to interpret systems data and produce evidence-based safety arguments and conclusions
• Appreciation of multidisciplinary engineering environments

Soft skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to manage tasks to completion and communicate progress effectively
• Confidence in identifying and escalating risks and issues
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise in fast-paced environments
• Clear and effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required
• High attention to detail and self-motivation
• Proactive learner with a focus on continuous development and knowledge sharing

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling. 

• Generous Annual Leave
• 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.

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 but is anticipated to be SNBG 07-10

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.   

Closing date: 28th June 2026

Hiring Manager: Martin Kirkman

Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston

Job Category

Software Systems

Posting Date

15 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

28 Jun 2026