Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

Rolls Royce; Etwall CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer, working on next-generation submarine projects. This full-time role in Derby offers flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Employee support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in architecture design, V&V, requirements capture/analysis.
• Background in power/control electronics, sensors, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designing C&I, power systems control, and sensors for reactor plants.
• Integrating sub-systems and defining commissioning strategies.
• Specifying product requirements and managing requirements traceability.

Skills

Safety

Integrity

Simplicity

Proactive work ethic

Education

Degree in electrical/electronics systems engineering

Membership in a professional engineering institution

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

Job Description: Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer, full-time position based in Derby, onsite with flexible working (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Multiple opportunities are available to work on the next-generation of Submarine EC&I, including Dreadnought and SSNA programs.

The EC&I sub-system teams handle the end-to-end design of reactor control & instrumentation, integration, commissioning, power systems control, and sensors. The design lifecycle ranges from concept through detailed design, V&V, production, build, and commissioning support. The successful candidates will be aligned to their strengths within various areas of the Sub-systems department.

The department collaborates with internal and external teams such as supply chain, manufacturing engineering (IPT), and supports the Barrow site and the shipbuilder through documentation and issue resolution. This work supports both the Dreadnought and SSNA programs.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a renowned global brand known for innovation over the past century. We design, build, and service critical power systems emphasizing safety and reliability, powering progress worldwide. Join us to be part of our future journey.

What We Offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits such as bonuses, employee support, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility, with an expectation of about three days in the office for collaboration and specific tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Designing C&I, power systems control, and sensors supporting, monitoring, and protecting reactor plants.
• Integrating various sub-systems, defining commissioning strategies, and supporting external teams/vendors.
• Specifying product requirements, working with vendors, verifying final products, managing requirements traceability, and reviewing design documentation.
• Supporting build and commissioning issues at shipbuilder/vendor sites.

Candidate Profile:

We seek individuals who embody our core principles: safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference.

• Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronics systems engineering.
• Membership in a professional engineering institution (e.g., The IET).
• Experience in architecture design, V&V, requirements capture/analysis.
• Background in power/control electronics, sensors, or systems engineering.
• Desirable: experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS), knowledge of NSRP electrical systems, proactive work ethic.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. A UK Security Check clearance is required, and support will be provided for applicants needing it.