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Verification & Validation Engineer

This role involves creating and managing verification plans for Rolls-Royce's global combat ship projects across international customers. The engineer will define test requirements for extreme environments, establish structured validation processes, and ensure technical risks are mitigated through robust evidence collection. The position integrates systems engineering principles across customer, system, and component levels to ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineering & Verification Engineer

Act as a systems engineering focal point, eliciting and validating technical requirements across stakeholders, developing solutions using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and ensuring robust system architectures. Support verification strategies, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across Defence programmes. Work on innovative power and propulsion systems with a focus on safety, compliance, and lifecycle integration.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Maintenance Engineer / PLC Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and repairing faults on advanced CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment, performing maintenance, and supporting preventive activities. You will work closely with remote teams to resolve technical issues and maintain clear documentation, acting as the onsite technical expert in a customer-facing environment.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Bs346Fb, BS34 6FB, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Capability Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

As a Capability Manager - Mechanical, you will lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers, focusing on the design and delivery of Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems for naval applications. You will be responsible for technical leadership, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with processes and standards, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Control Systems Engineer

The Control Systems Engineer will work on the design, verification, and in-service support of control systems for Marine Gas Turbines and Electrical Distribution Switchboard products. Responsibilities include system architecture design, software development, and compliance with regulatory standards, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Engineer

Design and optimize bespoke electrical power systems for naval and commercial marine applications, focusing on low-voltage power distribution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, verify, and deliver integrated electrical solutions from concept through to testing and delivery. Produce technical documentation and support customer and supplier engagement, including site visits.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Preforming

Develop and deliver automated composite preforming processes for next-generation aerospace components, including fan blades and containment casings, within Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan® programme. Work across cross-functional teams and external partners to industrialise advanced manufacturing methods, ensuring safety, quality, and zero-defect outcomes. The role involves technical ownership of process development, tooling design, and process control documentation in a high-performance engineering environment.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Repair Design Engineer

As a Repair Design Engineer, you will develop and implement innovative repair solutions for mission-critical aerospace components, working with advanced technologies and collaborating with MRO facilities. Your role involves defining repair instructions, establishing acceptance standards, and driving continuous improvement in repair processes.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Value Improvement Engineer

The Value Improvement Engineer will drive cost optimization in early-stage defence aerospace programmes by applying Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost principles. This role involves developing component cost models, guiding cross-functional teams, and resolving cost drivers across the supply chain. The position is central to shaping future defence technologies and ensuring competitive, high-performance product development.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Inspector Bristol

As an Inspector at Rolls-Royce, you will conduct detailed inspections of aerospace engine components, ensuring compliance with high standards. You will work closely with production and development teams to maintain quality and safety, and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Fluid Mechanics & Thermofluids Engineers

This role involves analyzing and optimizing the flow of air, fuel, oil, and thermal energy in advanced aerospace propulsion systems. Engineers will work on aerothermal and thermofluids challenges, using modeling and simulation to improve performance, efficiency, and safety. The position supports Defence programmes within a highly regulated environment, requiring technical problem-solving in multidisciplinary teams.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Radio Frequency Engineer

As a Radio Frequency Engineer at Rolls-Royce, you will work on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), focusing on computational analysis, aerothermal performance, and cross-disciplinary design. You will define RF requirements, develop powerplant concepts, and collaborate with engineering functions to ensure technical integrity and innovation in next-generation propulsion systems.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required