Fluid System Design Engineer - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Fluid Systems Design Engineer with experience in nuclear environments. The role involves system integration, documentation production, and collaboration with key stakeholders in submarine operations. A degree in engineering and knowledge of fluid dynamics are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary

Employee support

Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take on System Ownership for Primary Systems and operational functions.
• Develop, update, and author operational procedures in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Update and improve nuclear safety case documentation.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Thermodynamics

Nuclear safety case methods

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Fluid System Design Engineer (Nuclear Watchkeeper) - Submarines
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 experience in the nuclear or allied sectors.

The Dreadnought Fluid Systems team is responsible for creating key safety, design, build, commissioning, and operational documentation for the UK's next-generation Ballistic Submarines' Nuclear Steam Raising Plant. The team collaborates closely with the Ministry of Defence, third-party partners, The Royal Navy, BAE Systems, Babcock Marine, and Rolls-Royce offices in Devonport, Clyde, and Barrow.

As a Fluid Systems Engineer, you will be integrating individual components into a reliable and functional system, often acting as an integrator to combine technical knowledge from various disciplines for submarine build, commissioning, and operation.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand at the forefront of innovation, designing, building, and servicing critical power systems worldwide. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that offers opportunities for growth and making a difference.

What We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, bonus, employee support, and discounts. Hybrid working arrangements allow flexibility between office and remote work, with a typical minimum of three days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Take on System Ownership for Primary Systems and operational functions.
• Develop, update, and author operational procedures in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Update and improve nuclear safety case documentation.
• Support commissioning of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant's Primary Systems.
• Produce and manage design issue notes for primary systems.

Candidate Requirements

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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support security clearance applications for UK nationals or dual nationals in MoD-approved cases.