Hybrid Core Systems Design Engineer - Nuclear Energy

Rolls - Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to support reactor core design solutions through a systems engineering approach. You will define requirements, manage interfaces and develop evidence for design maturity and regulatory expectations within a highly regulated environment.

You will collaborate with reactor design, safety, systems integration and performance teams to deliver integrated design solutions and drive continuous improvement across the design lifecycle.

Qualifications

• A degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management and interfaces.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, aerospace, energy or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver reactor core design solutions, ensuring requirements, interfaces and design outputs are aligned with programme objectives.
• Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation, including requirements, design descriptions and substantiation reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and achieve integrated design solutions.
• Support verification, validation and technical review activities to ensure compliance with standards, governance and regulatory expectations.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, driving continuous improvement throughout the design lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Engineering or scientific degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to support reactor core design solutions through a systems engineering approach. You will define requirements, manage interfaces and develop evidence for design maturity and regulatory expectations within a highly regulated environment.

You will collaborate with reactor design, safety, systems integration and performance teams to deliver integrated design solutions and drive continuous improvement across the design lifecycle.