Electrical Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Shares scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Bristol is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for Test Facility Design (TFD) to define and support engine and rig testing within Defence. You will lead electrical capability, review customer requirements, and integrate new technologies to improve efficiency in our hybrid Bristol facilities.

The role requires knowledge of test facilities, PLC software, and plant control systems, with a background in electrical wiring designs and hazardous areas. SC clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree level in electrical engineering is expected.
• Knowledge of gas turbines test facilities, including PLC software, is desirable.
• Experience designing electrical wiring and schematics using AutoCAD or similar; hazardous areas.
• BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) knowledge is important.
• Experience with plant control systems and system diagnosis with suppliers and Rolls-Royce electricians.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical and plant control system specs for Test Facilities, Rigs and integration of test articles.
• Lead technical solutions to deliver electrical capability in test facilities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot existing electrical/control systems on operating facilities.
• Introduce new technology and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in multi-function design reviews to align with customer requirements.
• Design electrical wiring and schematics using AutoCAD.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Gas turbine test facilities

PLC software

System diagnosis

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Bristol / Hybrid

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol / Hybrid An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Test Facility Design (TFD) Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Bristol.

The Bristol Facility Design engineering team define and support whole engine and rig testing covering New Production, Overhaul and Development programmes within the Defence Sector, including Tempest which will provide successful applicants with opportunities to expand their knowledge across all areas of gas turbine operation and development testing.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At 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.

By 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.

What You Will Be Doing

• Establish the electrical and plant control system specifications for Test Facilities, Test Rigs, SPTE, and integration of test articles into test facilities.
• Lead the technical solutions required to deliver the necessary electrical capability in the test facilities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot existing electrical and control systems installed on operational test facilities.
• Introduce appropriate technology and latest standards into existing designs with a view to improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Full participation in multi-function design reviews to ensure alignment of customer requirements and proposed design.
• Design electrical wiring and schematics using AutoCAD

Who We're Looking For

• Candidate qualifications will be a mix of HNC, HND and degree level in electrical engineering and this will be reflected in the starting grade.
• Knowledge of gas turbines test facilities, including PLC Software, and HV Systems is desirable but not essential.
• Experience designing electrical wiring and schematics using AutoCAD or similar, including designs for hazardous areas.
• Qualified to BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
• Knowledge of design and installation of plant control systems.
• Ability to carry out system diagnosis working alongside both suppliers and Rolls-Royce electricians.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

Our 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.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Grade - SNBG 07-10

Closing date - 20/10/26

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Posting Date

06 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

19 Oct 2026