Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

TieTalent; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer to contribute to the cutting-edge Dreadnought and SSNA submarine projects. This role involves designing critical systems that ensure the safety and reliability of reactor plants, as well as collaborating with various teams to integrate and verify product requirements. The position offers excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary within a flexible hybrid working model. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your expertise will directly impact the future of naval engineering.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonuses

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical systems engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in architecture design and V&V is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design C&I systems that support and protect the reactor plant.
• Integrate sub-systems and manage requirements through maturity gates.

Skills

Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering

Architecture Design

V&V (Verification and Validation)

Requirements Capture and Analysis

Power/Control Electronics

Sensor Design

Systems Engineering

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering

Membership in Professional Engineering Institution

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer - Submarines

Job Description

Multiple exciting opportunities have arisen for an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineer to work on the new generation of 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. Opportunities are available in various areas of the Sub-systems department, and successful candidates will be aligned to their strengths.

The department interfaces with internal and external teams such as supply chain, manufacturing engineering support (IPT). Direct support is provided to the Barrow site office and the shipbuilder through build and commissioning documentation and issue resolution. The work 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. We design, build, and service systems providing critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide. Join us to continue our tradition of excellence and ingenuity.

What we offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote work, typically requiring attendance at the workplace around three days per week for collaboration and specific tasks.

What you will be doing:

• Designing C&I, power systems control, and sensors that support, monitor, and protect the reactor plant.
• Integrating various sub-systems, defining commissioning strategies and documentation, and supporting external teams/vendors.

Candidates will be aligned to their strengths in the areas listed below. Additionally, you will:

• Specify product requirements and collaborate with vendors to ensure compliance.
• Verify final products against original design requirements.
• Manage requirements and traceability through product maturity gates.
• Review and approve design documentation.
• Support build and commissioning issue resolution and documentation for shipbuilders/vendors.

Who we are looking for:

• Degree or equivalent in electrical and electronics systems engineering.
• Member or related professional engineering institution (e.g., The IET).
• Experience in architecture design, V&V, requirements capture, and 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 individual capable of working with supply chain and disciplines.
• Knowledge of NSRP electrical systems.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people with a refugee background are welcomed. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain UK Security Check clearance, and UK nationality or dual nationality is required due to security protocols.