Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Electrical Systems Engineer
Develop and demonstrate advanced aerospace electrical power systems for new products.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will analyse, develop and demonstrate new electrical power‑system technologies for customers across all of our business sectors. You will contribute to the company’s electrical‑systems technology strategy, coordinate research activities with our Electrical University Technology Partners in the UK and globally, and work with internal supply‑chain units to help shape the future supply chain for electrical commodities. The position involves defining and implementing innovative power‑generation and distribution solutions, creating clear product specifications with input from mechanical, electrical and systems teams, and leading capability‑development projects from definition through stakeholder approval and funding. You will also lead problem‑solving for emerging technical and compliance issues, foster collaboration with internal and external specialists, provide technical direction and mentorship, and ensure standards, policies and best practices are defined and shared across the organisation. • Identify, develop, and implement innovative power generation and distribution technologies. • Define clear product specifications and performance requirements with cross‑functional input. • Lead capability project definition, proposal creation, stakeholder approval, and funding acquisition. • Lead development and application of new capabilities and resolve emerging technical, compliance, and business problems. • Foster collaboration with internal and external specialists and maintain strategic relationships. • Provide technical direction, mentorship, and leadership to teams and junior professionals. • Define and promote policies, standards, and best practices; share knowledge and represent the area as an authority.
What You Bring
We are looking for a professionally qualified engineer (minimum UK BEng or equivalent, higher degree preferred) with a background in aerospace electrical systems. Required experience includes protection and control of aerospace power systems, development of power‑system sub‑components that integrate electrical machines and AC‑AC/AC‑DC/DC‑DC conversion stages, and familiarity with analyses such as electrical‑load and fault‑tree analysis. A systems‑thinking mindset, knowledge of systems‑engineering standards (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, ARP4754) and experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering are advantageous, as is the ability to produce technical documentation and apply safety‑reliability methods. Candidates must be based in the UK, have the right to work in the UK, not be a US national and be able to pass the company’s BPSS security checks. Rolls‑Royce is committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace where diversity fuels innovation, and our multi‑year transformation programme aims to build a high‑performing, competitive and resilient business. • Hold a UK‑minimum BEng (or equivalent) engineering degree; higher degree preferred. • Experience with protection and control of aerospace electrical power systems. • Experience developing power system sub‑components that integrate electrical machines and AC‑AC, AC‑DC, DC‑DC conversion stages. • Knowledge of electrical load analysis, fault tree analysis, and impact of system architecture on components. • Systems‑thinking mindset; familiarity with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, ARP4754 and Model‑Based Systems Engineering. • Ability to produce hardware requirements, specifications, test documents, schematics, and board‑level designs. • Understanding of safety and reliability methods (FHA, DFMEA, HAZOP) is advantageous. • Eligible to work in the UK, not a US national, and able to pass BPSS security checks.
Benefits
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonuses, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working are encouraged so you can perform at your best wherever you work. • Competitive salary with bonus potential. • Employee support assistance and discount programmes. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Work Environment
Hybrid