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These teams play a critical role in translating engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable and certifiable solutions.\nWe are interested in hearing from engineers with experience in mechanical design, product definition, component design and systems integration who are excited by the opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defence programmes.\nWhat you could be working on\nMechanical Component Design\n\nProduct Design Integration\n\nStructures and Installations\n\nMechanical Control Units\n\nTransmission Systems\n\nTurbomachinery Components\n\nProduct Definition and CAD\n\nDesign Development and Technical Assurance\n\nWhat we're looking for\nMechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)\n\nExperience within mechanical design, product development or engineering integration\n\nStrong understanding of engineering drawing and product definition principles\n\nExperience working within complex engineering environments\n\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\n\nWhy join Rolls-Royce?\nAt 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.\nBy 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.\nApply\nIf you have experience in mechanical design, product integration or aerospace engineering and would like to contribute to future Rolls-Royce Defence programmes, we would be pleased to hear from you.\nOur 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.\nRolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.\nTo work for the Rolls-Royce Defence Early Life Cycle business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. 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