Airworthiness Engineer

We are seeking a Specialist Airworthiness Engineer to act as a critical link between Rolls‑Royce, regulatory authorities (including EASA), and internal engineering teams.

Why join Rolls‑Royce?

Rolls‑Royce is proud to shape the modern world and is committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere. Joining our team offers the chance to work on world‑class solutions within a culture that values individuality and diversity, driving innovation and high performance.

Why This Role?

• Unique opportunity to operate as a trusted, independent authority within the business.
• High visibility role with direct impact on product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, regulators, and complex engineering programmes.
• Opportunity to shape safety standards and influence regulatory practices.

What You Will Be Doing

Regulatory & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface with airworthiness authorities (e.g., EASA), maintaining strong relationships.
• Interpret, negotiate, and influence regulatory requirements, including compliance pathways for initial certification and changes.
• Represent the organisation on external airworthiness committees and regulatory forums.

Product Safety & Assurance

• Provide independent oversight of product safety and airworthiness compliance.
• Review and accept certification, service, and safety documentation, extracting key evidence to ensure compliance.
• Identify and escalate any airworthiness concerns, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Contribute to accident/incident investigations where required.

Certification & Engineering Support

• Support certification and continued airworthiness activities across projects.
• Review new designs, modifications, and repair instructions to ensure compliance.
• Guide teams on certification approvals, compliance reporting, and regulatory expectations.
• Approve certain documents under privileges granted by the regulator.

Policy, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Support the development and implementation of airworthiness policies and the Safety Management System.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for product safety processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on regulatory and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety outcomes and influence regulatory evolution.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of airworthiness regulations and certification processes.
• Experience working with international regulatory authorities (e.g., EASA).
• Broad understanding of aerospace products and in‑service operations.

Skills & Behaviours

• Critical thinker with strong analytical capability—able to review comprehensive technical documents and identify key risks.
• Independent and resilient—comfortable operating as a stand‑alone specialist and challenging stakeholders when required.
• Confident communicator—able to influence senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Sound judgement with the ability to balance safety, cost, and delivery considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Professionally accredited (e.g., Chartered Engineer or working towards).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Aeronautical Society) is desirable.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides a lump‑sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce.
• Group Income Protection provides income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched – a simple way to own Rolls‑Royce shares and invest in our future.
• Digital GP for convenient access to GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…