Safety and Reliability Engineers
Full Time
Bristol/Hybrid working
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.
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Safety & Reliability Engineer to join our team in Bristol. In this role, you will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to support critical programme milestones, contributing to the successful delivery of our Defence strategy. Your expertise will help ensure the safety and reliability of our products, enabling our customers to operate with confidence.
What you will be doing
With this attractive opportunity, you will get a chance to:
Apply Safety & Reliability processes such as Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Quantitative Risk Assessment.
Work with various specialists and senior project figures, including the Life Cycle Engineering and Design Engineering functions.
Capture and numerically assess system rejection causes to provide insights to the Services organisation for operational availability and cost considerations.
Utilise statistical methods to assess system reliability and identify potential risks.
Influence design decisions by evaluating failures and their impact on safety and reliability.
Position qualifications
Being a part of Rolls-Royce, 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.
Hold a degree in a STEM subject or have relevant engineering experience. Other qualifications, combined with experience, may also be considered.
Have the ability to think critically about system failures and their broader operational impact.
Be comfortable with statistical mathematics and uncertainty analysis.
Possess knowledge of gas turbine engines, including their design, operation, and environment.
Have a logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to collect, filter, and evaluate data from design, test, and service.
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
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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 grade SNBG 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.
Grade: SNBG 7-10
Closing Date: 6th August 2026
People Leader: Amber Waters
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana
Job CategoryEngineering for ServicesPosting Date23 Jul 2026; 00:07Posting End Date06 Aug 2026Skills Required
- Degree in a STEM subject or relevant engineering experience
- Experience with Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), FMECA, and Quantitative Risk Assessment
- Comfortable with statistical mathematics and uncertainty analysis
- Knowledge of gas turbine engines, including design and operation
- Ability to think critically about system failures and operational impact
- Logical problem-solving and ability to collect, filter, and evaluate design, test, and service data
Rolls-Royce Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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