Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in propulsion system design seeks a Methods Development Engineer for its Submarines Business in Derby. This role offers the chance to develop innovative methods to enhance component safety and availability. You will work within a diverse team, applying your expertise in software development and structural integrity analysis. The company fosters a digital-first culture, providing excellent development opportunities and a hybrid working model. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Development Opportunities

Employee Support

Discounts

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, preferably in Python.
• Expertise in structural integrity analysis and thermal hydraulic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews and physical testing for validation.
• Reporting findings and implementing methods as quality-assured software.

Skills

Software Development (Python)

Structural Integrity Analysis

Material Modelling

Thermal Hydraulic Analysis

Probabilistic and Statistical Methods

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

DevOps Practices

Job description

Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

Apply locations: Derby | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Job requisition id: JR6125693

Job Description

Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

Location: Derby, Raynesway

Rolls-Royce offers 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. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting preliminary literature reviews to generate hypotheses
• Performing physical testing for validation
• Reporting findings and obtaining regulatory approval
• Implementing developed methods as quality-assured software

Why Rolls-Royce?

We’re a leader in propulsion system design for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us to work in an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your development, provides continuous learning opportunities, and offers a broad scope for career growth.

The component methods team comprises engineering and software developers from diverse backgrounds working within an agile framework to generate innovative software and methods solutions for challenging problems.

The application of these methods spans structural integrity and thermal hydraulic fields, with opportunities to collaborate with academia and participate in international conferences.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, and benefits including bonuses, employee support, and discounts.

Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote locations, with an expectation of attending the workplace approximately three days per week for collaboration and specific activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Dealing with uncertainty
• Presenting to senior stakeholders from various backgrounds
• Report writing

Who we are looking for:

We value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. These principles underpin our culture and are essential for all roles.

• Experience in software development, preferably Python
• Structural integrity analysis expertise
• Material modelling of polycrystalline materials
• Thermal hydraulic analysis skills
• Ability to distill literature into usable engineering methods
• Knowledge of probabilistic and statistical methods

Desirable Experience:

• DevOps practices
• Experience with industrial codes like R6, ASME III
• Finite Element Analysis proficiency

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives enhance our success. We support a respectful and inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a UK Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls-Royce will assist with the clearance process if needed. Due to security requirements, applicants must be UK nationals; dual nationals require additional checks.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

02 May 2025

Posting End Date

18 May 2025

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