Hardware Engineer - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Derby as a Hardware Engineer, focusing on innovative projects for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. This role involves designing and supporting nuclear propulsion-related products, with opportunities for career growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Support assistance

Discounts

Flexible working options

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in digital electronics, programmable logic devices, and real-time systems.
• Knowledge of safety-critical development standards (e.g., IEC62566).

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware requirements using DOORS and architect solutions.
• Design circuits, select components, and create schematics.
• Conduct integration testing and develop automated procedures.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Description: Hardware Engineer

Join Rolls-Royce in Derby as a Hardware Engineer within our Submarines business, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting nuclear propulsion-related products and systems for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. This role offers opportunities across all phases of the product lifecycle, working with digital, software, programmable hardware, and electronics technologies.

We support your career growth as an engineer, technical specialist, or leader, providing coaching, training, and mentoring to help you achieve your professional goals, including chartered engineer status.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of innovative projects supporting national defense
• Enjoy an inclusive, digital-first culture with continuous learning opportunities
• Contribute to safety-critical hardware development using agile SCRUM methods

Role Responsibilities

1. Develop hardware requirements using DOORS and architect solutions
2. Design circuits, select components, and create schematics
3. Integrate software and programmable hardware onto platforms
4. Conduct integration testing and develop automated procedures
5. Manage change control, configuration, and liaise with cross-disciplinary teams
6. Support process improvements, audits, and product reviews
7. Manage suppliers and oversee project scope and delivery

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field
• Experience in digital electronics, programmable logic devices, and real-time systems
• Knowledge of safety-critical development standards (e.g., IEC62566)
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• UK nationality and ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance

Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus, support assistance, discounts, flexible and hybrid working options.