Senior Engineer - Analysis Software Development

Senior Engineer – Analysis Software Development We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Rolls‑Royce SMR requires world‑class engineering analysis capability across a wide range of disciplines, including structural analysis, thermo‑fluids, electrical systems and many more. The Engineering Analysis Capability team develops software solutions that improve the efficiency, quality and scalability of these analytical activities. These solutions range from Python‑based engineering applications and automation tools through to digital workflows, multidisciplinary analysis platforms and AI‑enabled technologies.

The team's roadmap includes the adoption of advanced AI approaches, numerical AI models and agentic AI workflows to transform how engineering analysis is performed across the business.

As a Senior Engineer – Analysis Software Development, you will lead the creation of software solutions that automate, streamline and enhance engineering analysis activities across Rolls‑Royce SMR. Operating at senior practitioner level, you will design, build and scale enterprise‑grade digital products, automation workflows and AI‑enabled solutions that support engineering analysis throughout the organisation. You will combine hands‑on technical delivery with product‑focused thinking, ensuring solutions are secure, maintainable, compliant and aligned to the wider Digital, Data & AI strategy.

You will also provide technical review and oversight of software developed elsewhere across the engineering organisation, supporting software quality, governance and continuous improvement while helping identify opportunities where software and AI can deliver significant engineering value.

• Design, build and maintain secure, scalable digital applications and software solutions for engineering analysis
• Develop automation workflows and software tools that improve engineering efficiency and quality
• Develop and integrate AI‑enabled capabilities, including numerical AI solutions and agentic AI workflows
• Support the development of multidisciplinary analysis solutions and digital engineering capability
• Implement Dev Ops, CI/CD, testing and software quality best practices
• Ensure solutions meet security, export control, data governance, auditability and compliance requirements
• Support the definition of product vision, outcomes and value propositions for Engineering Analysis
• Contribute to roadmap planning, sprint activities, prioritisation and MVP development
• Work closely with Analysis Engineers, Data Scientists, AI specialists, Digital Twin teams and software platform teams
• Align software solutions with Digital Thread, Digital Twin and enterprise architecture principles
• Provide technical oversight, governance and peer review of software developments
• Support stakeholder engagement, demonstrations and adoption activities across the business
• Coach and mentor colleagues involved in software development activities

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Software Engineering
• Strong experience developing software solutions for engineering or scientific applications
• Experience with Python and similar development technologies
• Experience designing secure, scalable software applications and workflows
• Experience implementing Dev Ops, CI/CD and software testing frameworks
• Knowledge of software architecture and modern engineering development practices
• Experience developing AI‑enabled tools, automation solutions or data‑driven applications
• Engineering Analysis & Numerical Methods
• Understanding of engineering analysis workflows and the challenges faced by engineering users
• Understanding of verification, validation and uncertainty quantification principles
• Knowledge of numerical methods used within engineering analysis
• Appreciation of quality management approaches for engineering software and analytical tools
• Experience with…