Senior Software Engineer – Aerospace Controls

Rolls-Royce

. Develop safety-critical gas turbine engine control software to DO-178C compliance objectives .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $118,279 - $192,203 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing DO-178C-compliant safety-critical software for gas turbine engine control systems, with strong capabilities in embedded software engineering, software architecture, and integration testing. Proficient in model-based design and continuous integration methodologies to ensure compliance and optimize development processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DO-178C ComplianceEmbedded Safety-Critical Software EngineeringSoftware Architecture DefinitionModel-Based Software DesignContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software EngineeringControl SystemsPythonCC++GroovySoftware Life CycleSoftware/Hardware IntegrationSoftware/Software IntegrationDO-178C Compliance

Tools & Technologies

SimulinkJenkins

Industry Keywords

Gas Turbine EnginesSafety-Critical SoftwareAirworthiness ComplianceHealth MonitoringSensing/Control Components

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GroovyJenkinsPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop safety-critical gas turbine engine control software to DO-178C compliance objectives
Provide software architecting support for software-to-software integration and testing, including product line methodologies
Develop and modify processes and methods to achieve compliance objectives and optimal development pace
Set up and modify continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) frameworks
Liaise with certification airworthiness authorities to explain approaches, demonstrate compliance, and close audit findings
Contribute to the ACaMS program developing next-generation aero engine control systems, including computing, health monitoring, hydromechanical, and sensing/control components

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (STEM) with 2+ years of experience in software engineering or computer engineering (development or testing), OR Master’s degree in Engineering with experience in software engineering, OR PhD in Engineering
Must be a U.S. Citizen
5+ years of experience in embedded safety-critical software engineering
Experience in embedded safety-critical software engineering and control systems
Familiarity with model-based software design using Simulink
Experience with Python, C, C++, and/or Groovy
Experience defining, assessing, and modifying software architectures
Experience with the software life cycle (Requirements, Design, Verification and Release)
Experience with software/hardware and software/software integration and component-level testing
Familiarity with verification and testing frameworks such as Jenkins
Experience designing and developing DO-178C-compliant embedded software solutions
Experience with control of gas turbine engines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance available
Discretionary bonus plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Certain paid holidays
Paid parental and family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan