EC&I System V&V Engineer - Submarines

Rolls-Royce Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Income protection

Group Life Assurance

Digital GP

Employee Assistance (EAP)

Live Well programmes

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Derby (On-site) seeks an EC&I System V&V Engineer to join the verification and validation team for the next-generation reactor control system. You will verify EC&I products, develop test rigs, and work with commissioning teams for deployment on boats.

Role requires degree in a relevant engineering field, strong V&V experience, and proficiency with Excel; Python/MATLAB skills are advantageous for analysis and automation.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, Software Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Extensive Verification & Validation experience, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Strong technical understanding of high-integrity electrical and electronic systems.
• Good knowledge of the product design lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, verification and validation, safety and final acceptance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience analysing and interpreting test data.
• Experience with Python, VBA or MATLAB/Simulink would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generating V&V processes and tools for testing and analysis of test evidence.
• Taking ownership of the verification of one or more EC&I products.
• Reviewing requirements and allocating appropriate verification methods.
• Developing algorithm emulators, test procedures and test scripts.
• Designing, specifying, deploying, operating and maintaining bespoke test rigs and sensor simulators.
• Conducting testing of EC&I equipment and compiling verification evidence and reports.
• Working closely with commissioning teams to support the deployment of equipment onto boats.

Skills

Verification & Validation

Test data analysis

Excel data analysis

Python

Education

Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, Software Engineering, Physics or related

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

VBA

Python

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: EC&I System V&V Engineer

Working Pattern: Full Time - Days

Working location: Derby (5 Days onsite)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join our growing EC&I Verification & Validation (V&V) team. The EC&I V&V team is responsible for delivering verification of the next-generation Rolls-Royce nuclear reactor control system. This includes the verification of individual control units, subsystem and system-level integration, and alignment with the wider submarine platform. You will play an integral role in ensuring the high-integrity reactor control system performs to specification and delivers sustainable performance in support of the Royal Navy for decades to come.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for delivering critical V&V processes, tools and test artefacts to verify the system, including:

• Generating V&V processes and tools for testing and analysis of test evidence.
• Taking ownership of the verification of one or more EC&I products.
• Reviewing requirements and allocating appropriate verification methods.
• Developing algorithm emulators, test procedures and test scripts.
• Designing, specifying, deploying, operating and maintaining bespoke test rigs and sensor simulators.
• Conducting testing of EC&I equipment and compiling verification evidence and reports.
• Working closely with commissioning teams to support the deployment of equipment onto boats.

Who we’re looking for:

• Degree qualified in Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, Software Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive Verification & Validation experience, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Strong technical understanding of high-integrity electrical and electronic systems.
• Good knowledge of the product design lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, verification and validation, safety and final acceptance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience analysing and interpreting test data.
• Experience with Python, VBA or MATLAB/Simulink would be advantageous.

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 7-10

Closing date: 12/10/2026

Job Category Software Systems

Posting Date 29 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date 12 Oct 2026

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