Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

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

Job summary

A leading company in propulsion system design is looking for a Methods Development Engineer to join their Submarines Business in Derby. The role focuses on enhancing component safety and availability through innovative engineering methods. Candidates should have strong software development skills, particularly in Python, and expertise in structural integrity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee support

Discounts

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, preferably Python.
• Expertise in structural integrity and thermal hydraulic analysis.
• Desirable skills in DevOps and industrial codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead methods development life-cycle for component safety.
• Present and report findings to senior stakeholders.
• Conduct literature reviews and validate methods.

Skills

Software development

Structural integrity analysis

Material modelling of polycrystalline materials

Thermal hydraulic analysis

Probabilistic and statistical analysis

Tools

Python

DevOps

Finite Element Analysis

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07.07.2025

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Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

Location: Derby, Raynesway

Rolls-Royce has an excellent opportunity for a Methods Development Engineer to join our Submarines Business in Derby. As a methods development engineer, you will actively develop methods to increase the availability and safety of components in-service. This involves leading the entire development life-cycle, including:

• Preliminary literature reviews to generate hypotheses
• Physical testing to provide validation
• Reporting and obtaining regulatory approval
• Implementation of the developed methods as quality assured software

Why Rolls-Royce? We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Join us for an environment that values authenticity, inclusivity, continuous learning, and career growth opportunities.

The component methods team comprises engineering and software developers working within an agile framework to generate solutions to challenging problems. The activities span structural integrity and thermal hydraulic fields, with opportunities to collaborate with academia and participate in international conferences.

What we offer: Competitive salary, bonus, employee support, discounts, and hybrid working arrangements, typically three days in the office per week.

Your responsibilities:

• Handling uncertainty
• Presenting to senior stakeholders
• Report writing

What we look for:

• Experience in software development, preferably Python
• Structural integrity analysis
• Material modelling of polycrystalline materials
• Thermal hydraulic analysis
• Literature distillation for engineering methods
• Probabilistic and statistical analysis

Desirable skills include DevOps, industrial codes like R6, ASME III, and Finite Element Analysis.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a UK nationality and be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce supports the application process for this clearance.

Posting Date: 19 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date: [date not specified]

Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX