Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

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

Job summary

A leading company in propulsion systems is seeking a Methods Development Engineer for their Submarines Business in Derby. This role involves developing innovative methods to improve component safety and availability, with opportunities for collaboration and career growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary

Bonuses and employee support

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, preferably in Python.
• Knowledge of structural integrity and thermal hydraulic analysis.
• Familiarity with material modeling and probabilistic methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development lifecycle for methods to enhance component safety.
• Handle project uncertainties and present findings to stakeholders.
• Conduct literature reviews and implement quality-assured software.

Skills

Software development

Structural integrity analysis

Material modeling

Thermal hydraulic analysis

Probabilistic methods

Statistical analysis

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

Type: Full Time

Location: Derby, Raynesway

Rolls-Royce has an excellent opportunity for a Methods Development Engineer to join our Submarines Business in Derby. As a methods development engineer, you will actively develop methods to increase the availability and safety of components in-service. This involves leading the entire development lifecycle, which includes:

1. Preliminary literature reviews to generate hypotheses
2. Physical testing to provide validation
3. Reporting and obtaining regulatory approval
4. Implementation of the developed methods as quality-assured software

Why Rolls-Royce? We are a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Join us for an environment where you can be yourself, with an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, offers continuous learning, and provides opportunities for career growth.

The component methods team comprises engineers and software developers from diverse backgrounds working within an agile framework to generate innovative software and methods solutions for challenging problems. The application of these activities spans structural integrity and thermal hydraulic fields, with opportunities to collaborate with academia and participate in international conferences.

What we offer: Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits such as bonuses, employee support, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, and remote locations, with a typical expectation of three days per week in the workplace for collaboration.

Your responsibilities include:

• Handling uncertainty in projects
• Presenting to senior stakeholders from various backgrounds
• Report writing

Who we are looking for: At Rolls-Royce, we value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. We seek candidates who embody these principles, which are core to our culture and assessment process.

Desired skills and experience:

• Software development, preferably in Python
• Structural integrity analysis
• Material modeling of polycrystalline materials
• Thermal hydraulic analysis
• Distilling literature into usable engineering methods
• Probabilistic methods and statistical analysis

Desirable experience: DevOps, industrial codes such as R6, ASME III, and Finite Element Analysis.

Additional information: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting a respectful and appreciative culture. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a Security Check (SC) clearance, which Rolls-Royce will support if needed. Due to the nature of the work, UK residency is required, and additional background checks may be necessary.

Job details:

• Category: Mechanical Systems
• Posting Date: 02 May 2025
• End Date: 18 May 2025