System Design & Integration - Submarines

Rolls Royce; Normanton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Nuclear System Design Engineer to join their team in Derby. The role involves designing and integrating systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The candidate should possess a strong engineering background and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Bonuses

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design and cross-discipline engineering concepts.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Design systems using Systems Engineering principles.
• Manage and flow system-level requirements.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

System Design & Integration - Submarines

Location: Littleover, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Company: Rolls Royce

Application Deadline: 17.05.2025

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Full Job Description

Job Title: Nuclear - System Design & Integration - Submarines (Full Time / Part Time)

Work Arrangement: 5 Days On-Site - Hybrid working may be agreed.

Opportunity in Derby

Rolls-Royce is seeking individuals with a strong background in Systems Design & Integration to join our team in Derby.

Our Systems Design & Integration engineers are responsible for problem resolution, defining requirements, and designing and integrating products & systems. They perform concept-level technical analysis to verify potential solutions.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce Submarines, we support the Royal Navy as the technical authority to the UK Ministry of Defence for naval reactor plants. We are also expanding our submarine and nuclear sector capabilities.

Join us to enjoy an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your development, offers continuous learning opportunities, and provides a platform for career growth.

What We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including paid overtime, bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts.

We support flexible working arrangements, allowing staff to balance time between the office, home, or other remote locations. Attendance at the workplace is expected approximately three days per week for collaboration and specific tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of NSRP and wider Nuclear product operation, systems, sub-systems, and interactions.
• Design systems using Systems Engineering principles, including Robust Design tools & techniques.
• Manage and flow system-level requirements.
• Plan and manage product changes, technical approval, and investigations.
• Verify system compliance with requirements and manage standardization reports.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and influence outcomes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including remote teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design and cross-discipline engineering concepts (manufacturing, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, etc.).
• Logical, analytical, and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support the application for Security Check (SC) clearance, and UK nationality is required due to the nature of the work. Dual nationals require additional scrutiny.

Additional Information

Job Category: Validation and Verification

Posting Date: 16 May 2025

Application End Date: 21 June 2025

Keywords: Nuclear Design Engineer, Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX