Job Title: Software/ Hardware Integration Engineer - Submarines
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri, 37 hours, days (Full time)
Working location: Glasgow (Onsite role)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer to join the Dreadnought team based in Glasgow. 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.
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.
Who we’re looking for:
- 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.
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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
Grade: SNBG 7-10
Closing date: 05/10/2026
Job CategorySoftware SystemsPosting Date23 Sept 2026; 00:09Posting End Date05 Oct 2026
Skills Required
- Degree in software engineering, electronics engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA)
- Experience integrating complex electronic products
- Experience with fault finding and diagnosis
- Experience in digital electronics design and verification, programmable logic device design and verification, software design and verification, or real-time systems
- Awareness of safety-critical development constraints, including IEC 62566
- Experience in timing analysis
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
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