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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

System Architect

Mechanical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFriedrichshafen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor, Master, or Diplom) or a comparable qualification.
  • Knowledge of testing engines and drive systems, ideally including hybrid technologies.
  • Experience validating systems and components and evaluating product-safety requirements.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • Proficiency with standard MS Office applications, Windchill, and SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Develop concepts for military vehicle engines and powerpacks, including cooling systems, air filters, transmissions, and electrical energy and drive systems, while considering customer-specific requirements and technical constraints.
  • Coordinate and support testing of existing and new engine series and systems, as well as interdisciplinary validation activities for new components, subsystems, and complete systems.
  • Analyze and evaluate test results, derive appropriate measures, and assess the applicability and potential uses of new technologies.
  • Define and coordinate requirements for assemblies and systems, adjust them as needed, and prepare schedules and presentations of possible solution alternatives.
  • Define required qualification scopes (DVP), initiate their implementation, and authorize subsystem DVPs.
  • Support and coordinate preparation of product safety assessments and hazard and risk analyses.
  • Support cost and effort estimates as part of proposal preparation and work in interdisciplinary teams within a matrix organization.
  • Provide technical support to customers with installation planning and accompany initial commissioning on site.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of testing engines and drive systems, ideally including hybrid technologies.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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