Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

Full time

Bristol, Hybrid (3 days/week in the office)

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join Rolls-Royce as an Electrical Design Engineer in Naval within our Defence business based in Bristol.

As Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the Electrical design on Marine Gas Turbines across different applications. You will be responsible for developing the design of the electrical system from an architectural concept to physical design against customer requirements as well as industry and certification standards for release on Naval applications.

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.

In this role, you will help us to continually improve our way of working as we strive to innovate using agile methodologies. Being a key member of the team, you will interface with Mechanical and Control system design teams, as well as Naval customers and ship/ propulsion system integrators.

Rolls-Royce specialises in the design and integration of complex systems to create products for a range of industries. We’re at the forefront of innovation and experience in the marine sector from standalone products to complex integrated systems.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

This role is an excellent development opportunity where you will be able to contribute immediately.  You will develop your skills further utilising both formal training and on-the-job learning to progress.

We offer excellent development, 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.

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:

·  Lead the design and development of the of Gas Turbine, ancillaries, and ship interface electrical systems.

· Integrate and manage electrical system and sub system requirements including their testability.

· Use suitable methods and industry standards while developing and working to appropriate design strategies.

·  Develop new processes, architectures, and ways of working. 

·  Continuously improve on the cost and quality of our products.

Who we are 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.

·  Proficient in electrical engineering including electrical design and development.

·  Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a STEM related subject.

·  Understanding of Electrical Protection Design and Coordination.

·  Appreciation of electrical installation safety and maintainability.

·   Knowledge in Controls and Instrumentation systems and architecture.

·   NX CAD, AutoCAD or similar experience.

·   Curious, self-motivated person, able to challenge when appropriate.

·  Technical problem-solving abilities.

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Posting Date

12 Nov 2024; 00:11

Posting End Date

25 Nov 2024