Systems Engineer

Full time

Heybridge​/ Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Engineer to join our team.

You will be responsible for specifying and designing systems and taking responsibility for the engineering component of these systems, through to testing, commissioning, and customer handover.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and remarkable benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:

• Assume technical lead for projects in addition to supporting Systems, and other Systems Engineers on all other company projects.
• Produce Functional Design Specifications from customer specifications.
• Produce block diagrams, system schematics, bill of materials and cable schedules.
• Program PLC, HMI & Scada Systems.
• Produce technical documentation, including manuals and test procedures.
• Assist with internal and customer Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Travel worldwide to commission systems on board all types of vessels.
• Conduct Harbour and Sea Acceptance Trials through to customer handover.
• Attend meetings with customers and other departments on and off site.
• Assist with the development and assessment of new products.
• Follow schedules and tasks assigned by the Systems Engineering Manager.

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These values form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• HNC / Degree Level in either Electronic Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Ability to both lead and work well within a team whilst at the same time demonstrating initiative and the ability to work without supervision.
• Solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Knowledge of P&ID drawings.
• Knowledge of PLC and Scada based Software packages and environment.
• Controls, Automation, Electrical and Electronics System Integration.
• Structured programming languages.
• CAD software, preferably Visio and E-Plan Electric P8.
• Industrial communication protocols e.g., Modbus, Canbus & Profibus.
• PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 programming languages.

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.  

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse teams and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. 

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Grade - 8-10

Closing date: 28th February 2025

For further information please contact: Marcel Kopp