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Job Title: Materials Engineer
Working Pattern: Full time
Days: Not specified
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
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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 highly regulated industry.
- 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.


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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: 29/07/2026
Job Category: Engineering Materials
Posting Date: 16 Jul 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date: 29 Jul 2026
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