Job Title: Materials Engineer
Working Pattern: Days
Working location: Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 Days/week in the office)
We currently have exciting opportunities within the Materials Applications team for talented and enthusiastic Materials Engineers. The roles are based in the Defence Aerospace Sector in Bristol.
The Materials Applications team is responsible for delivering design, development, manufacturing, testing and in-service Materials support to Defence Aerospace Projects. The team has multiple relationships, both internally and externally, with defined customer service level agreements of performance and delivery to deadlines.
The Materials Application role provides the opportunity to gain experience of the materials, processes, components and products produced by Rolls-Royce and its suppliers as well as developing key skills and competencies for further personal development.
What you will be doing:
To provide technical and expert materials advice across the Defence Bristol programmes
Support design of test programmes and analysis of test programme data
Investigate engineering development, production manufacturing and in-service issues using a structured analytical approach and presenting findings clearly and authoritatively
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
A qualification in Materials Science or Engineering or significant relevant experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to build good working relationships across the business
Experience of a High regulated industries.
Good analytical skills
Regional Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check 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.
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
Grade: SNBG 7-10
Closing date: 04/06/2026
Engineering Materials
22 May 2026; 00:05
04 Jun 2026
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