Chief of Component Engineering - GCAP

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Chief of Component Engineering - GCAP

Full time

Bristol - Hybrid

What you'll be doing

This is a high-impact opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the technical direction of one of the most advanced propulsion programmes in the world - GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme).

As Chief of Component (CoC), you'll be a key member of the Project Technical Management Team (PTMT), accountable for the physical and functional definition of components on behalf of the Chief Engineer and Chief Design Engineer.

You'll lead design activity on the technology development programmes, demonstrator and the product, while also driving technical capability and mentoring engineering talent across the team. With visibility across multiple value streams, this role offers the chance to influence future propulsion solutions and advance your leadership profile in a strategically important programme.

Responsibilities

You'll be leading strategic and technical engineering efforts in one of our most exciting defence programmes:

• Ensuring the quality and rigour of component-level definitions and approvals, aligned to programme objectives and technical requirements

• Leading the technical efficacy of the component design process in accordance with the company best practices and needs of the project

• Providing technical leadership, coaching and guidance to deployed engineers, while working closely with the wider ETS leadership

• Supporting the development of standards, best practices and technical strategy within your area of specialism

• Acting as a recognised technical authority, influencing decisions, driving innovation and advancing specialist knowledge across the organisation

Why Rolls-Royce?

This role sits within our Defence business, supporting the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - an international partnership delivering the next generation of combat air capability.
Work with us and we'll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

Who we're looking for

Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know 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.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Professionally qualified engineer (UK minimum BEng or equivalent; higher degree preferred)

• Chartered Engineer (UK CEng) or equivalent international registration

• A deep understanding of specialist subject area, with the ability to influence technical direction at programme or enterprise level

• Proven leadership experience in advanced technology development, with knowledge of Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce 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.

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy

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.

Grade: Level C

Closing Date: 13/08/2025

Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 30 Jul 2025; 00:07 Posting End Date 13 Aug 2025