Product Design - Structures and Transmissions

Job Description

Product System Design Engineer – Structures & Transmissions

Full Time

Bristol/Hybrid

When you join as a Product System Design Engineer within the Structures and Transmissions group, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary organisation delivering novel gas turbine sub-system solutions for next-generation power and propulsion systems, while supporting our in-service products.

You will be responsible for the design and definition of complex sub systems within Gas Turbine Engine Structures and Transmissions. You will apply advanced engineering practices and robust design methodologies to create solutions that meet demanding technical requirements across the full product lifecycle.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing innovative and reliable design solutions for Structures & Transmissions sub-systems. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, applying advanced design tools and engineering methodologies to deliver products that meet demanding performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements. You'll:

• Lead the design and definition of complex sub systems for Structures & Transmissions.
• Apply systems engineering, robust design, and D-FMECA methodologies to ensure reliability and performance.
• Create and manage design solutions using CAD tools (NX preferred) and PLM systems.
• Ensure designs meet system requirements, customer needs, and lifecycle considerations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.
• 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.

We’re seeking an experienced engineer who can take ownership of complex sub-level design challenges and deliver high-quality solutions in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with effective communication and stakeholder management skills to drive projects forward. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Master’s preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience in complex sub system design.
• Confident and experienced user of CAD tools, ideally Siemens NX.
• Proven capability in design with an emphasis on robust design methodologies and systems engineering.
• Practical experience applying D-FMECA and managing stakeholders effectively.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Staff Grade 7-10.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.  

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a BPSS clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for BPSS if you do not currently already have this in place.

Grades: 7-10

Closing Date: 06/10/2025

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

22 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date

06 Oct 2025