Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sub System Design Integrator - Controls System
Design and integrate complex control systems, manage technical risk, and support program delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sub System Design Integrator – Controls System role offers the chance to work on flagship Rolls‑Royce programmes, tackling complex technological challenges within a multi‑disciplinary, global team. Reporting to the Control System Lead, the position acts as the customer‑facing technical liaison for the project, managing technical risk, quality compliance, planning, budgeting and resource allocation. The role’s key accountabilities include designing and implementing advanced control system solutions, troubleshooting integration testing, supporting commissioning, producing technical documentation, and providing supply‑chain technical support. The incumbent will also lead project planning, engage with internal and external customers, ensure lifecycle process compliance, and drive the use of automation, digital tools and lean processes. Joining Rolls‑Royce means contributing to a multi‑year transformation program aimed at building a high‑performing, competitive and resilient company, with opportunities to shape the future of power solutions. The posting closes on 17 February 2026, and candidates may be required to complete online cognitive and behavioural assessments. • Design and implement complex control system solutions meeting high‑level requirements and standards. • Identify and resolve issues during software/hardware integration testing and support commissioning activities. • Produce technical reports and documentation aligned with engineering best practices. • Provide technical support to the supply chain, assessing electrical, software and control components and updating designs. • Conduct project planning and control to ensure cost and schedule compliance. • Lead or support customer engagements for queries, service events, and SARS/Red Top closures. • Ensure process compliance throughout the system lifecycle, including third‑party work. • Drive adoption of automation, digital tools and lean processes to improve efficiency. • Work autonomously on ambiguous, complex problems and lead projects to deliver solutions. • Supervise or mentor junior team members and demonstrate strong communication and influencing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸control design
- ▸integration testing
- ▸technical documentation
- ▸supply support
- ▸project planning
- ▸automation tools
What You Bring
Ideal candidates hold a degree in systems, system design, software or electrical engineering and have solid software‑engineering experience. They must be able to work autonomously on ambiguous, complex problems, lead projects, supervise junior staff, and communicate ideas clearly. Experience with SysML modelling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and Chartered Engineer status are advantageous. • Hold a degree in systems, system design, software or electrical engineering with software engineering experience. • (Advantageous) Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML tools; Chartered Engineer registration or pursuit.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸software engineering
- ▸cameo
- ▸sysml
- ▸chartered engineer
- ▸project leadership
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-online assessment with cognitive and behavioural aptitude tests (location dependent).