Electrical Design Engineer - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Submarines division in Derby. The role involves supporting design tasks from concept through to completion for safety-critical projects. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and have significant experience in electrical design within complex engineering environments. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting collaboration while allowing for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in complex manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Experience with bespoke safety-critical products.
• Ideally experience of design work related to submarines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake or support design tasks from scoping to authoring safety documentation.
• Produce technical reports and operating manuals to a high standard.
• Deliver to cost, specification and programme.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Electrical controls and instrumentation design

Understanding of electrical design principles

Project or technical coordinator experience

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer - Submarines. Full Time Derby. Rolls-Royce Submarines. As the Electrical Design Engineer you will work as part of a team consisting of mechanical, systems and EC&I engineers, with support from other functions around the Submarines Business. This role supports design from development through the whole lifecycle and is suited to Electrical Design Engineers with experience designing safety-critical bespoke capital equipment, machinery or process equipment.

Why Rolls-Royce? We are a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. We offer an inclusive, digital-first culture with opportunities to grow your career, backed by development opportunities, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Hybrid working is available; attendance at the workplace is expected for collaboration and specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Undertake or support all design tasks from scoping and blank page design to authoring substantiation and safety documentation, and support procurement through the manufacture, test and supply of components.
• Produce technical reports and operating manuals to a high standard.
• Deliver to cost, specification and programme.
• Work closely with the project engineer and multi-discipline teams to develop detailed plans and estimates to meet business objectives.

What we're looking for

• Electrical Design experience from scoping to delivery in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment is essential; relevant sectors include Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Capital Equipment, Machine Manufacturers, Process Plant (Chemical, Drinks, Refinery), Rail or Aerospace.
• Experience with bespoke safety-critical products; project or technical coordinator experience in a service/engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Electrical controls and instrumentation design experience and an understanding of electrical design principles.
• A good understanding of a design process from scoping to delivery.
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent CPD and experience.
• Ideally experience of design work related to submarines (NSRP).

Security and Diversity

• Rolls-Royce embraces agility, collaboration and simplicity; we are an equal opportunities employer and strive for a diverse workforce and inclusive environment.
• To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have it. Some roles require UK residency and security restrictions.

Posting date: 29 Aug 2025; Posting end date: 12 Sept 2025. Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX. Keywords: Electrical Engineer.