Fluid System Design Engineer - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company is seeking a Fluid Systems Design Engineer with experience as a Nuclear Watchkeeper or in fluid systems design. The role involves system design ownership and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure nuclear safety and operational function for submarines. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and understanding of nuclear safety case methods. Hybrid working offered.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits including bonus

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nuclear Watchkeeper or Fluid Systems Design Engineer.
• Understanding of nuclear safety case methods and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with requirements capture and task planning.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of system design phases for Primary Systems and operational functions.
• Develop and update operational procedures in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Update nuclear safety case documentation and support commissioning activities.
• Produce and manage design issue notes for the submarine enterprise.

Skills

Nuclear safety case methods

Fluid dynamics

Requirements capture

Task planning

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description:

Fluid System Design Engineer (Nuclear Watchkeeper) - Submarines

Type: Full Time, Hybrid (min 3 days) / Derby, Cardiff, Glasgow

An opportunity has arisen for a Fluid Systems Design Engineer to join our Dreadnought Fluid Systems team. This role is ideally suited to a Nuclear Watchkeeper with submarine operator experience or a Fluid Systems Design Engineer with nuclear or related sector experience.

The team is responsible for creating safety, design, build, commissioning, and operational documentation for the UK's next-generation ballistic submarines' Nuclear Steam Raising Plant. Collaborations include the Ministry of Defence, third-party partners, The Royal Navy, BAE Systems, Babcock Marine, and Rolls-Royce sites.

As a Fluid Systems Engineer, you will integrate components into reliable systems, acting as an integrator that combines technical disciplines for submarine build, commissioning, and operation.

Why Rolls-Royce?

We are a global leader in innovation, designing systems that prioritize safety and reliability, powering progress worldwide. Our inclusive culture fosters growth and opportunity, supporting your career development.

What we offer:

• Excellent development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus and employee support
• Hybrid working arrangements

Your responsibilities:

• Take ownership of system design phases for Primary Systems and operational functions
• Develop and update operational procedures in collaboration with stakeholders
• Update nuclear safety case documentation and support commissioning activities
• Produce and manage design issue notes for the submarine enterprise

Candidate requirements:

• Experience as a Nuclear Watchkeeper or Fluid Systems Design Engineer
• Understanding of nuclear safety case methods and fluid dynamics
• Experience with requirements capture and task planning
• Degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of caring and belonging. To work with us, you need to hold a UK security clearance, which we will support if needed.