Job Title: Systems Design Integration Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

Location: Bristol/Hybrid

About the Role

As a Systems Design Integration Engineer at Rolls-Royce Defence, you'll contribute to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), supporting the development of the next-generation Tempest fighter jet. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex integration challenges across physical and functional systems.

Your responsibilities include extracting and defining technical requirements, developing innovative solutions, and shaping verification strategies throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers an opportunity to apply systems thinking and creative problem-solving in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, delivering cutting-edge capabilities for global defense.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand with over a century of innovation. We design, build, and service systems providing critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in your growth and career development.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance, discounts, and excellent development opportunities. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote locations, with an expectation of attending the workplace approximately three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

1. Apply systems engineering principles to investigate and resolve complex problems.
2. Define and interpret technical requirements, documentation, and verification strategies.
3. Engineer and integrate complex electro, fluid, thermal, and mechanical systems.
4. Develop innovative solutions using new technologies while managing risks in a regulated environment.
5. Support validation, verification, and in-service product justification.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering background, supported by degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of design methodologies (e.g., V-model, Model-Based Systems Engineering) and cross-discipline concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and apply logical, innovative thinking.
• Familiarity with product integrity, reliability, and certification frameworks.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants from refugee backgrounds are welcome. Security clearance (SC) may be required. UK nationality may be necessary for some roles.

Closing date: 28/07/2025

Posting Date: 14 Jul 2025

Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX