Testing Capability Strategy Engineer - Submarines

Rolls Royce; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovation seeks an Experimental Test Strategy Engineer to join their team in Derby. This role involves developing testing capabilities and ensuring they meet current and future data needs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or a science-based field, along with experience in strategy development and experimental testing. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to shape the future of experimental testing and contribute to strategic vision.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonuses

Employee Support

Discounts

Flexible Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy and capability development.
• Experience in conducting experimental testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term roadmaps for testing capabilities.
• Coordinate with capability areas for testing needs.
• Serve as primary contact for incoming test requests.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Description

Position: Experimental Test Strategy Engineer (Full Time)

Location: Derby

The Experimental Engineering team owns the strategy for all Experimental Verification and Validation capabilities within the business, supporting in-service boats, future projects, and new technologies. We seek a proactive individual to join the test capability and strategy area, ensuring test facilities at Rolls-Royce Submarines and externally meet current and future data needs. The role involves investigating and determining data requirements, collection methods, and generation locations.

As a central cross-project role, the Experimental Test Strategy Engineer gains visibility of multiple project demands, guiding the deployment and development of testing and measurement technologies.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a renowned brand at the forefront of innovation, designing systems that prioritize safety and reliability. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide.

Join us to help shape the future of experimental testing within our Technical Development Department, where you can contribute to setting a strategic vision.

What We Offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support, discounts, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage long-term roadmaps for testing capabilities and facilities, including thermal hydraulic, high-fidelity measurement, acoustic, and other testing areas.
2. Coordinate with capability areas to ensure testing needs are met now and in the future, focusing on test, measurement, and data capabilities.
3. Serve as the primary contact for incoming test requests, engaging stakeholders and integrating requirements into technical plans.
4. Create initial testing solutions, capturing requirements, developing testing options, and leading their endorsement.
5. Collaborate with internal teams and external organizations, including university research centers, on experimental techniques and projects.

Candidate Profile

We value safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent in engineering or a science-based field.
• Experience in strategy and capability development and implementation.
• Experience in conducting experimental testing supporting technical development or verification & validation.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques, methods, and accuracies.
• Understanding of the Submarine Enterprise and testing within V&V processes.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within Rolls-Royce processes and adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must hold UK nationality and a valid Security Check (SC) clearance, with Rolls-Royce supporting the clearance process if needed. Dual nationals require additional background checks.

Postings close on 28 Jan 2025.