Methods Development Engineer - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Methods Development Engineer to enhance the safety and availability of submarine components. This role involves leading the development lifecycle, from literature reviews to implementation of quality-assured software. Join a diverse team of engineers and software developers in a hybrid working environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. Collaborate with academia and attend international conferences while working on cutting-edge projects that support the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet. If you are passionate about engineering and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Discounts

Support Assistance

Flexible Working

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, preferably Python.
• Ability to distill literature into usable engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development lifecycle for methods to enhance component safety.
• Presenting findings to senior stakeholders and writing reports.

Skills

Software Development (Python)

Structural Integrity Analysis

Material Modelling

Thermal Hydraulic Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Probabilistic Methods

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

DevOps Practices

Job description

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 that 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 for 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 and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and serve as the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us to work in an environment that encourages authenticity, continuous learning, and career growth.

Our inclusive, digital-first culture invests in our people and offers a broad range of opportunities to develop your career. The component methods team comprises engineers and software developers from diverse backgrounds working within an agile framework to solve some of the most challenging problems in the business.

The role involves applying methods development activities in structural integrity or 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, support assistance, and employee discounts.

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

What you'll be doing:

• 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 in our assessment process.

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

Desirable Experience:

• DevOps practices
• Experience with industrial codes such as R6, ASME III
• Finite Element Analysis

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that different perspectives foster success. We support your security clearance process, requiring a UK Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a UK security clearance. Dual nationals may require additional scrutiny.

Job Category: Mechanical Systems

Posting Date: 02 May 2025

Posting End Date: 18 May 2025