Electrical Design Engineer

Rolls Royce
Bristol
3 days ago
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Job Description Job Description Electrical DesignEngineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full Time JoinRolls-Royce as an Electrical Design Engineer and contribute to thedevelopment of cutting-edge Aerospace Engine Test Facilities insupport of both our Civil and Defence programmes. Based in Bristol,this role gives you the opportunity to work on high-impactinfrastructure projects that will directly support upcoming futureprogrammes - some of the most exciting engineering challenges we'veever taken on. You'll be part of the global Measurement & TestEngineering organisation, playing a key role in designing,developing and maintaining world-class test capability for our nextgeneration of gas turbine engines. WHY ROLLS-ROYCE? Rolls-Royce isone of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and hasbeen at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design,build and service systems that provide critical power to customerswhere safety and reliability are paramount. At Rolls-Royce, you'llfind a caring, inclusive culture that values your development andoffers exceptional benefits. We're proud to power, protect andconnect people and the planet, and we're looking for passionateengineers to help us do it better than ever. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGYou'll be part of the Technical Authority for Aerospace Engine TestFacilities, working from our Bristol site and supporting a broadmix of current and future programmes. Your responsibilities willinclude: - Developing electrical engineering designs andcalculations - Leading requirements capture and converting theminto detailed design solutions - Producing specifications,technical reports and verification schedules - Overseeingmanufacture, installation, testing, and inspection of systems -Supporting design reviews, peer approvals, and ensuring safety andcompliance standards are met WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're lookingfor engineers who put safety first, act with integrity, and thrivein collaborative environments. Ideally, you'll have: - A HND/HNC orhigher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) -Experience in electrical design and technical documentation -Project environment experience with planning and execution skills -Knowledge of British Standards and electrical design principles(e.g. BS7671) - A proactive, team-oriented approach with excellentcommunication skills The following experience would be advantageousbut not essential: - Control & Instrumentation (C&I) design(BS6739) - Functional safety (IEC 61508/61511) - Electrical designsoftware (e.g. Amtech), or Siemens NX / Teamcenter - Workingtowards IEng or CEng status We are an equal opportunities employer.We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusiveworking environment. We believe that people from differentbackgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And themore perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. Bybuilding a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyonewho works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Wewelcome applications from people with a refugee background. To workfor Rolls-Royce, you need to hold or be eligible to obtain UKSecurity Check (SC) clearance with UK Eyes Only caveats. We willsupport your application if needed. Due to the nature of the work,you must be a UK national. Job Category Validation and VerificationPosting Date 28 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date 10 Apr2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Aerospace Design Engineer, Location:Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

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