Nuclear Core Systems Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited in the UK is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to support reactor core design development using a systems engineering approach. You will define requirements, manage interfaces and develop the engineering evidence needed for design maturity and regulatory expectations.

The role offers exposure to complex challenges in a highly regulated environment and the chance to influence the future of clean energy.

Qualifications

• A degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, with experience contributing to complex engineering or system design projects.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, interface management and design substantiation.
• Experience within nuclear, defence, aerospace, energy or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver reactor core design solutions, ensuring requirements, interfaces and design outputs are aligned with programme objectives.
• Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation, including requirements, design descriptions and substantiation reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and achieve integrated design solutions.
• Support verification, validation and technical review activities to ensure compliance with standards, governance and regulatory expectations.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, driving continuous improvement throughout the design lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Stakeholder management

Regulated industries experience

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or science degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited in the UK is seeking a Systems Design Engineer to support reactor core design development using a systems engineering approach. You will define requirements, manage interfaces and develop the engineering evidence needed for design maturity and regulatory expectations.

The role offers exposure to complex challenges in a highly regulated environment and the chance to influence the future of clean energy.