Full TimeENEurope
Job Title: GCAP Digital Solution Specialist
Working Pattern: Full Time (Maternity cover)
Working location: Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 Days/week in the office)
An exciting opportunity for a Digital Solutions Specialist is available within our Global Combat Air Programme IT team.
This role will involve working with a range of key business stakeholders to support the delivery of key programme milestones and enable the delivery of our Defence Combat strategy for the next 50 years.
Rolls-Royce’s customers and the company have entrusted us to deliver the future technologies, people, processes and programmes. Successful delivery of these programmes will ensure both the UK and Rolls-Royce retains combat capability, ensuring freedom of action for the UK and enabling the company to maintain our market share in the Naval, Defence Aero and combat markets.
What you will be doing:
Working in accordance with relevant engineering processes and standards, the engineer may perform or coordinate tasks at all stages of the lifecycle of the product, such as:
Supporting understanding and development of requirements and solutions to resolve business problems.
Engaging and supporting national and international discussions on the implementation of technical solutions, including engineering collaboration (PLM), software development, collaboration and data exchange.
Provide guidance on process, methods and technology to the wider team.
Supporting compliance and governance across GCAP governance boards and providing input to Defence IT/Central IT governance to ensure that the desired business outcomes and benefits to Defence are delivered
Who 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:
Knowledge of IT and Digital solutions in the defence industry
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of IT delivery processes and architectures
TOGAF qualification or relevant experience in domains such as systems requirements development, solution design and IT project delivery
Ability to develop strategy and roadmaps based on programme timescales and capability requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with senior business stakeholders and bring technical concepts and roadmaps to life
Experience of working internationally or with a broad range of external stakeholders
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.
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 8-10
Closing date: 01/06/2026
