Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer to work on critical submarine projects. The role involves designing control systems, managing requirements, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design C&I, power systems control, and sensors for reactor plant.
• Specify product-level requirements and ensure vendor compliance.
• Support build and commissioning issue resolution with vendors.

Skills

Safety

Integrity

Simplicity

Proactive

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer

Full time

Location: Derby, Onsite with flexible working (In office 3 days a week, WFH 2 days a week)

Multiple exciting opportunities have arisen for an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer to work on the new Submarine EC&I, Dreadnought, and SSNA projects.

The EC&I Sub-system teams are responsible for the end-to-end design of reactor C&I, integration, commissioning, power systems control, and sensors. The lifecycle of design work ranges from product concept, detailed design, V&V, production, build, and commissioning support. There are opportunities in various areas of the Sub-systems department, and the successful candidates will be aligned to their strengths. The department interfaces with internal and external teams such as supply chain support, manufacturing engineering support (IPT). Support is provided to the Barrow site office and the shipbuilder through build and commissioning documentation and issue resolution. The department supports both the Dreadnought and SSNA programmes.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a renowned brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We aim to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide. Join us to continue our legacy of excellence and ingenuity.

What we offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts. We support hybrid working to help balance work and personal life, with an expectation of attending the workplace approximately three days per week for collaboration and specific purposes.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for designing C&I, power systems control, and sensors that support, monitor, and protect the reactor plant. Additionally, you will:

• Specify product-level requirements and work with vendors to ensure compliance
• Verify final products against original design requirements
• Manage requirements, including traceability, through product maturity gates
• Review and approve design intent documentation
• Support build and commissioning issue resolution/documentation with shipbuilders and vendors

Candidate Profile

At Rolls-Royce, we value safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. We seek candidates who embody these principles.

• Degree or equivalent in electrical and electronics systems engineering
• Member of a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g., The IET)
• Experience in architecture design, V&V, requirements capture/analysis
• Background in power/control electronics, sensor design, or systems engineering

Desirable skills include:

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Proactive, autonomous working style, capable of liaising across disciplines
• Knowledge of NSRP electrical systems

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from individuals with a refugee background are welcome. To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce supports the application process for this clearance.

Job Category

Software Systems

Posting Details

Posted on: 30 Apr 2025; 00:04

Application deadline: 31 May 2025