Safety and Reliability Engineers
- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About the role
Job Description
Safety and Reliability Engineers
Full Time
Bristol/Hybrid working
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Safety & Reliability Engineer to join our team in Bristol. In this role, you will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to support critical programme milestones, contributing to the successful delivery of our Defence strategy. Your expertise will help ensure the safety and reliability of our products, enabling our customers to operate with confidence.
What you will be doing
With this attractive opportunity, you will get a chance to:
- Apply Safety & Reliability processes such as Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Quantitative Risk Assessment.
- Work with various specialists and senior project figures, including the Life Cycle Engineering and Design Engineering functions.
- Capture and numerically assess system rejection causes to provide insights to the Services organisation for operational availability and cost considerations.
- Utilise statistical methods to assess system reliability and identify potential risks.
- Influence design decisions by evaluating failures and their impact on safety and reliability.
Position qualifications
Being a part of Rolls-Royce, 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.
- Hold a degree in a STEM subject or have relevant engineering experience. Other qualifications, combined with experience, may also be considered.
- Have the ability to think critically about system failures and their broader operational impact.
- Be comfortable with statistical mathematics and uncertainty analysis.
- Possess knowledge of gas turbine engines, including their design, operation, and environment.
- Have a logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to collect, filter, and evaluate data from design, test, and service.
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
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.
Closing date: 27th October 2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.