- Location
- Bristol Filton (UK-B), United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Job Title:
Working Pattern: Days
Working location: Solihull/Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Control and Instrumentation team in Solihull.
Based within the Derwent Building, the Fuel System Test department deliver and operate test rigs and equipment for the development testing and production acceptance testing of hydromechanical fuel system components. The Test Facilities capability team is responsible for acquiring new capability and modifications of test facilities to support the testing of the hydromechanical fuel system components and emerging technologies aligned to product line strategies.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture
What you will be doing:
As a Test Systems Engineer, you will work as part of a multidiscipline team taking responsibility for the control and instrumentation system to deliver projects ranging from test equipment to whole test facilities and rigs. You will also:
- Be responsible for defined technical packages / investigations of work providing delivery of a control and instrumentation systems from requirements capture to commissioned systems.
- Write concise, unambiguous requirements and specifications, in line with a systems engineering approach.
- Develop bespoke Control, Instrumentation and Safety system designs to meet the demanding requirements of the test equipment bespoke for the units and subsystems under test.
- Work as part of team, against demanding timescales, managing both internal & external resources and customers stakeholders,
- Support/lead through delivering against a gated design process including supporting of design reviews.
- Lead/support any onsite commissioning of test facilities including training and handover to the test operations team.
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- Qualified to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline or qualified by experience.
- Experience of working in test applications.
- Experience of Fuel, Actuation, Electrical Aerospace systems would be beneficial.
- Experience of working on ATEX systems.
- A background in Electronics would be beneficial.
- Working knowledge of the general Health & Safety Standards and safety risk reduction processes (such as HAZOP and FMEA) and design mitigation solutions.
- Experience of working on instrumentation measurement systems, safety PLC integration, control systems would be beneficial.
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: CDS 7 - 10
Closing date: 27/10/26
Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.