Test Systems Architect

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Job DescriptionJob Title: Test Systems ArchitectWorking Pattern: Full-timeWorking location: Bristol/HybridTransform the future of verification and validation through digital innovation. As a Test Systems Architect, you'll play a critical role in executing our V&V IT Strategy, developing and implementing systems solutions that enhance testing capabilities across our Defence business. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of systems engineering and digital transformation, supporting critical test operations that ensure the safety and reliability of our products.Why Rolls-Royce?Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.This role sits within our Defence business, where cutting-edge verification and validation systems are essential to delivering world-class aerospace solutions.We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.You'll work across the full systems lifecycle from requirements capture through to deployment and maintenance, collaborating with Test Execution, Test Facility and Equipment Engineers to deliver innovative solutions. This role offers excellent exposure to diverse technologies, systems engineering methodologies, and the opportunity to drive real change through digital transformation initiatives.What we offerWe offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.What you will be doingWith this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:Execute activities to realise the V&V IT Strategy, including fixing, improving and transforming current digital capability in accordance with the V&V IT systems roadmapElicit, document and maintain customer requirements throughout the solution's lifecycle, from design through to decommissioningDevelop system definitions and solutions using systems engineering methods, conducting design reviews through Technical Councils to ensure alignment of customer requirements with proposed designsCreate and execute verification plans, coordinate system implementations and modifications, and work with multidisciplinary teams to configure and maintain product and component testing arrangementsWho we're looking for:At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.To be successful in this role you will need to:Hold a degree in Engineering or equivalent qualificationDemonstrate strong systems engineering thinking with the ability to assess risks and develop effective solutionsHave an understanding of security principles and their application in IT systems architectureExperience of a test-facility type environment integrating software with physical systemsNetwork Communication methods, familiarity with UDP and TCP/IP and other network protocols.Show problem-solving capabilities with experience in troubleshooting technical systems issuesWe 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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-RoyceTo 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.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.Job CategoryValidation and VerificationPosting Date18 Dec 2025; 00:12Posting End Date04 Jan 2026PandoLogic. Keywords: System Architect - System & Networking, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX
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