Functional Development Engineer (f/m/d)

Job Description

Functional Development Engineer (f/m/d)

Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) brings together a team of more than 4.000 employees from more than 50 nations, pursuing their passion for excellence when it comes to designing, manufacturing and servicing state-of-the-art aerospace engines.

As a Functional Development Engineer, you will join the Rolls Royce Deutschland Test Execution Team responsible for the planning, preparation, execution and post-processing of engine development tests to support the development and certification of the world’s most advanced business jet aero engines.

You will be part of a team that ensures the airworthiness and reliability of engines produced by Rolls-Royce Deutschland meet the stringent criteria specified by Airworthiness Authorities, Customers & Business requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Defining and delivering validation and verification strategies for whole-engine functionality, with a particular focus on Engine Control Systems.
• Planning, preparing, executing and analysing engine development tests, including specialist activities such as cold-starting, relight, operability, rain and hail ingestion testing.
• Collaborating within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to influence control system design and ensure robust verification methodologies are established throughout the Engine Development Programme.
• Evaluating component, subsystem and engine control software performance through test data analysis, hardware inspections and theoretical assessment methods.
• Investigating technical issues, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions and design improvements.
• Preparing technical reports, certification documentation and compliance evidence for internal stakeholders and Airworthiness Authorities.
• Presenting technical findings and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management and external regulatory bodies.
• Supporting customer whole-aircraft integration test activities and acting as a technical interface between customers and internal functions, including Project Management and Control System Engineering.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree qualification in Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related scientific discipline
• Robust knowledge of the whole engine functionality, particularly Performance and/or Control System/Software along with an understanding of the product change process and aviation regulations is desirable. Good knowledge of electric systems and Avionic Systems is an asset.
• Experience in troubleshooting, problem solving and technical investigations using data analysis tools such as MATLAB and/or Python.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, supported by a structured approach to engineering problem solving.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to work in a shift pattern when required to support engine tests and provide on-call support beyond usual office hours occasionally as well as occasional international travel.

• Fluent English language skills (minimum B2, ideally C1) with strong technical vocabulary.

Grade: ERA 10-12

Working hours: 38 h per week

Department: ETS-CP-TE-14

Hiring Manager: Peter Jäger

Application Closing Date: 03.11.2026

Reference Number: JR6160485

Recruiter: Dina Schwarztrauber

Dina.Schwarztrauber@Rolls-Royce.com

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