Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

ENGINEERINGUK; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing innovative systems for the next generation of submarines. This exciting position involves integrating various sub-systems, managing requirements, and collaborating with external teams to ensure safety and reliability. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers excellent development opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electrical and electronics systems engineering.
• Experience in architecture design, V&V, and requirements analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design C&I, power systems control, and sensors products.
• Specify product requirements and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering

Architecture Design

V&V

Requirements Analysis

Power/Control Electronics

Sensor Design

Proactive Working Style

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering

Membership in Professional Engineering Institution

Tools

Requirements Management Tools (e.g., DOORS)

Job description

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Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

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Job Description

Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer

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 generation of Submarine EC&I, including Dreadnought and SSNA projects.

The EC&I sub-system teams are responsible for the end-to-end design of reactor control & instrumentation, 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, with successful candidates aligned to their strengths. The department interfaces with several 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 an iconic brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century, designing, building, and servicing systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide. Join us to continue our legacy of excellence and ingenuity.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows a balance between office, home, or remote work, with an expectation to attend the workplace approximately three days per week for collaboration and specific reasons.

What you will be doing:

You will design the C&I, power systems control, and sensors products that support, monitor, and protect the reactor plant. Responsibilities include integrating various sub-systems, defining commissioning strategies and documentation, and supporting external teams/vendors. You will:

• Specify product requirements and coordinate with vendors to meet these requirements
• Verify final products against original design specifications
• Manage requirements with traceability through product maturity gates
• Review and approve design documentation
• Support build and commissioning issue resolution and documentation with shipbuilders/vendors

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce, safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference are core principles. We seek candidates who embody these qualities:

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

Preferred additional skills include:

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Proactive, autonomous working style with supply chain and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Knowledge of NSRP electrical systems

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. To work on the Submarines project, candidates must hold or be supported to obtain a UK Security Check clearance, and must be UK nationals or dual nationals approved by MoD.

Job Category: Software Systems

Posting Date: 30 Apr 2025; 00:04

Posting End Date: 31 May 2025

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