Lead Generator Systems Engineer – Nuclear Power

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus - 12.5% target

Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum

Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee

Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays)

Private Medical Insurance - BUPA

Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

Home Office Support - £250 one-off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Generator Systems to drive the complete design of standby generator systems for an SMR nuclear power plant. You will translate requirements into generator specifications, apply MBSE, and lead verification/validation to ensure safety, performance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, provide technical leadership, and coach junior engineers while supporting procurement and maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience across the lifecycle of generator systems in a highly regulated sector (nuclear experience desirable)
• Deep knowledge of generator system design: specification, assessment, verification, testing, installation and maintenance
• Familiar with design to IEC 63046, IEC 63332 and SSG-34 standards
• Experience applying MBSE and structured systems engineering methodologies
• Ability to provide technical leadership and act as intelligent customer for supply chain activities
• Degree‑level qualification in electrical/electronics engineering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Translate high‑level requirements into generator system specifications
• Lead development of verification and validation plans and test strategies
• Ensure compliance with international standards and regulatory frameworks
• Provide electrical technical leadership to the team and coach engineers
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimise generator system solutions
• Support safety case development and engagement with regulators

Skills

Generator systems design

MBSE

Regulatory standards

Safety case development

Technical leadership

Cross‑disciplinary collaboration

Regulatory liaison

Education

Degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related field

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Generator Systems to drive the complete design of standby generator systems for an SMR nuclear power plant. You will translate requirements into generator specifications, apply MBSE, and lead verification/validation to ensure safety, performance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams, provide technical leadership, and coach junior engineers while supporting procurement and maintenance