Rig Design Engineer

Rig Design Engineer

Derby

Full Time – 37 hours per week

We are looking for a Rig Design Engineer to join the team in Derby on a permanent full time basis.

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.

The Rigs Engineering team define and deliver test vehicles and execute experimental rig tests across Civil and Defence Aerospace using the worldwide rig test capabilities. This is a fantastic to join a world class team to support our product portfolio maturity and prepare for our future programmes.

What you will be doing.

As a Rig Design Engineer, you will focus on managing the delivery of experimental rig test vehicles and the global execution of rig test to facilitate physical verification activities of technologies, components, systems, and assemblies.

Primary accountabilities:

• Technically manage and oversee rig test vehicle solutions by internal & subcontract design/ make work packages in line with Rolls-Royce design processes.
• Complete formal product definition checking and approval
• Ensure design solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support & coach the Rigs test design supply chain by influencing the technical content and quality of rig test designs both internal and externally.
• Engage in rig test design best practice and process improvement activities to maintain the efficiency of the work delivered by the Rig designs group.
• Support professional development of rig designers.

Who were looking for:

The successful candidate will have the confidence and ability to work as part of a team and take the lead on technical projects. This opportunity will provide successful applicants with opportunities to expand their knowledge across all areas of gas turbine operation and development testing.

• Technical degree level or extensive experience (Chartered Engineer status desirable) with technical self-sufficiency in the Design engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability, direct experience, and technical self-sufficiency in the engineering discipline
• Understanding of system engineering techniques.
• Experience in managing technical risk.
• Knowledge of gas turbines, engineering standards and processes.
• Knowledge of Stress analysis and Rotodynamic modelling would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Able to work under pressure, working to tight short-term deadlines and self-motivated with a positive attitude to work
• Strong customer facing interpersonal skills with the desire to lead integrated teams
• Proactive, organised with the ability to prioritise
• Highly developed interpersonal and presentation skills.

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling. 

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• 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!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.

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 SNBG 07-10

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.   

Closing date: 26th June 2026

Hiring Manager: Marcello Muceli

Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston