Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Methods Development Engineer to enhance the safety and availability of submarine components. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects within a collaborative team, focusing on software development and structural integrity analysis. Join a forward-thinking company that values agility and provides a hybrid working model, ensuring a balance between office and remote work. With opportunities for career growth and participation in international conferences, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Support assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in software development with a focus on Python.
• Strong background in structural integrity and thermal hydraulic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development lifecycle for methods to enhance component safety.
• Conduct literature reviews and physical testing for validation.

Skills

Software development (preferably Python)

Structural integrity analysis

Material modeling of polycrystalline materials

Thermal hydraulic analysis

Literature distillation for engineering methods

Probabilistic and statistical analysis

Tools

DevOps

Finite Element Analysis

Industrial codes (R6, ASME III)

Job description

Job Description

Methods Development Engineer - Submarines (Full Time)

Location: Derby, Raynesway

Company: Rolls-Royce

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 lifecycle, including:

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

Why Rolls-Royce?

We are 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 growth and offers numerous opportunities for career development.

Team and Projects

The component methods team comprises engineers and software developers working within an agile framework to generate innovative software and methods solutions. 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 and benefits, including bonus, support assistance, and discounts
• Hybrid working model, balancing office and remote work

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with uncertainty
• Presenting to senior stakeholders
• Report writing

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals who embrace agility, are bold, collaborative, and value simplicity. Essential skills include:

• Software development (preferably Python)
• Structural integrity analysis
• Material modeling of polycrystalline materials
• Thermal hydraulic analysis
• Literature distillation for engineering methods
• Probabilistic and statistical analysis

Desirable experience includes DevOps, industrial codes (R6, ASME III), and Finite Element Analysis.

Additional Requirements

UK nationality and the ability to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance are mandatory. Rolls-Royce supports the application process for clearance if needed.

Application Details

Posting Date: 02 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date: 18 May 2025

Job Category: Mechanical Systems