Systems Engineer - Rigs Integration
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Rolls-Royce scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Systems Engineer - Rigs Integration
Full time - Hybrid
Bristol
SNBG 07-10
What you will be doing
You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting rig development across the full engineering lifecycle - from requirements capture and definition, through to design integration, interface management and resolution of emergent issues.
Acting as the central bridge between rig delivery teams, design authorities and our customers, your work will have a direct impact on the successful execution of test campaigns that underpin major defence programmes. This role offers exposure to both physical and virtual rig activities, depending on the needs of the programme.
Responsibilities
You’ll be:
- Supporting the full lifecycle of test rig development, from concept through to delivery
- Managing and translating system-level requirements into technical solutions
- Acting as the key interface between multi-disciplinary teams including design, test and customer stakeholders
- Proactively addressing integration and interface issues across the product lifecycle
- Supporting strategic programmes such as GCAP and future opportunities in the defence portfolio
Why Rolls-Royce?
This role sits within Rolls-Royce Defence, supporting cross-sector rig programmes that include key national initiatives.
Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
Who we’re looking for
Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- Demonstrable experience working as a Systems Engineer within a complex engineering environment
- Proven ability to manage technical interfaces and deliver systems-level solutions
- Experience in rig testing, test integration, or supporting development projects in defence/aerospace sectors
- Comfortable leading cross-functional collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
- Eligible to obtain BPSS clearance with a view to progressing to SC (Security Check) in future
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.
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.
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To work in this role, you must be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with the prospect of progressing to Security Check (SC) clearance in the future.
Grade: 7-10
Hiring manager: Del Capel