System Design Architect
// Role Summary
Rolls-Royce is seeking an enthusiastic System Design Architect to join their Systems Design and Architecture team. You will play a pivotal role in translating requirements into robust engineering solutions for next-generation aerospace and power systems.
// Key Responsibilities
- Develop system requirements, interfaces, functional models, and design specifications.
- Perform mechanical integrity assessments of powerplants and engine subsystems.
- Lead architecture trade studies, design reviews, and technical decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and certification requirements.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines to meet performance, reliability, and safety objectives.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and future product development.
// Role Specification
System Design Architect
Rolls-Royce is seeking an enthusiastic System Design Architect to join the Systems Design and Architecture team within the Systems Engineering and Product Performance group. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of advanced aerospace and power systems by developing next-generation products, technologies, and new engine architectures that support future airframes. This is a multidisciplinary role where engineers are encouraged to develop their skills in cycle design, mechanical integrity, and aircraft/systems integration.
As a System Design Architect, you will translate business, customer, and regulatory requirements into robust engineering solutions. You will collaborate across various engineering disciplines to ensure designs meet stringent mechanical integrity, performance, reliability, safety, and lifecycle objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop system requirements, interfaces, functional models, and design specifications.
- Integrate nacelle/engine systems with aircraft.
- Conduct mechanical integrity assessments of the powerplant, engine, and subsystems.
- Engage in cycle design activities.
- Develop engineering solutions and, where applicable, generate patents and protect intellectual property.
- Lead architecture trade studies, design reviews, and technical decision-making processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, certification requirements, and engineering processes.
- Support verification and validation activities throughout the product lifecycle.
- Identify technical risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and future product development initiatives.
- Work closely with subsystems, component groups, manufacturing, and safety teams.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, methodologies, and lifecycle management.
- Experience with requirements management and modelling tools such as: IBM DOORS, Teamcenter NX, Ansys, MATLAB/Simulink, SPINE – nacelle aerodynamics.
- Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles is desirable.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
Rolls-Royce is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.