Job Title Composite Specialist
Location : Derby – Hybrid
Full Time / Permanent
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Composite Specialist recognised as an authoritative source of technical expertise and advice within a business area and as a functional expert by senior management across the business. May be a specialist with depth and/or breadth of knowledge in their own discipline or field or may be a specialist in Rolls-Royce’s products and solutions and how they are differentiated from the competition.
Generates business benefits through the application of specialist technical knowledge beyond their immediate area of expertise, for example within a project or the wider industry.
Represents a critical source of added value in their business, identifying opportunities to apply new capabilities and technologies in novel ways to current problems.
Advances knowledge in their capability area in innovative ways.
What you will be doing:
- Strategy: Supports the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader.
- Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support.
- Capability Development: Leads the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects.
- Problem Solving: Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems using analytical processes and professional judgement.
- Collaboration: Proactively accesses internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; supports the implementation of strategic collaborative relationship.
- Leadership: Provides technical direction to peers and more junior professionals, and technical leadership to teams and projects within their specialism.
- People Capability: Supports the defnition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentorin
- Standards Definition: Ensures appropriate policies, standards and best practices are defined, shared and adopted.
- Knowledge Sharing: Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents the business area as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems.
- Foundation Capability: Follow the accountabilities contained within the Level D Test Facility, Systems & Equipment Job Profile with sufficient competency depth in area of specialism
- The specialist should improve the composite knowledge of RR and explore opportunities for composite applications in future Civil and Defence Engines for example ,in Fanblade technology.
Position Qualifications:
- Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or other national equivalent, higher degree preferred).
- UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent relevant to specialist subject area.
- Member of a relevant professional body/institute, typically working towards Fellow status (or equivalent
- A deep understanding of specialist subject and proven ability to influence key decisions
Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements
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 is 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 priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
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.
Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 20th August 2026
People Leader: Robert Frank
For further information, please contact: Jaspreet Bagga
Skills Required
- Professional engineering qualification, minimum UK BEng degree or national equivalent
- Higher degree
- UK Chartered Engineer status or national equivalent relevant to the specialist subject area
- Membership of a relevant professional body or institute
- Typically working toward Fellow status or equivalent
- Deep understanding of the specialist subject
- Proven ability to influence key decisions
- Understanding of intellectual property requirements
- Understanding of export control requirements
Rolls-Royce Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rolls-Royce and has not been reviewed or approved by Rolls-Royce.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a U.S. 401(k) program and recent Indianapolis agreements that enhanced retirement benefits. This foundation is complemented by an ongoing company emphasis on competitive retirement provisions across regions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are highlighted through a holistic, choice-based package and flexible working principles under the People Deal. Regional tailoring provides options spanning wellbeing, recognition, and other locally relevant rewards.
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