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Safety Engineer (Probabilistic Safety) - Submarines

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Derby

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Safety Engineer to join a leading firm in submarine propulsion systems. This role focuses on probabilistic safety assessments, where you'll engage in numerical risk analysis and collaborate across departments. You'll produce vital safety documentation that supports the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet. The company fosters an inclusive culture, prioritizing continuous learning and career growth. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this position offers an exceptional environment to thrive while making a significant impact on national security.

Benefits

Continuous Learning Opportunities
Employee Support Assistance
Discounts
Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

  • Experience with Nuclear Safety Case and numerical risk analysis.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Perform numerical analysis and risk assessments for nuclear submarines.
  • Produce safety case documentation and conduct risk studies.

Skills

Nuclear Safety Case
Numerical Analysis
Risk Assessment
Event Tree Analysis
Fault Tree Analysis
Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering
Degree in Maths
Degree in Physics

Tools

Reliability Workbench

Job description

Safety Engineer (Probabilistic Safety) - Submarines, Derby

Client: Rolls-Royce

Location: Derby

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4eded8a63bc8

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Description

Safety Engineer (Probabilistic Safety) - Submarines

Full time

Why Rolls-Royce?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Safety Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.

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 and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, offers continuous learning, and provides a broad range of career growth opportunities.

If you have nuclear safety case experience and are interested in training in this specialist area, you could help power today’s submarines and develop solutions for the future.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts.

We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements to help you perform at your best, wherever and whenever you work.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be a key member of the Probabilistic Safety Assessment team (PSA), responsible for numerical risk analysis related to the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and producing safety case documentation.

  • Perform Numerical Analysis and Risk Assessments
  • Conduct Risk Studies using Event Tree and Fault Tree Analysis
  • Produce Safety Case Documentation

The PSA team collaborates with various departments within RR Submarines, handling tasks from urgent customer requests to long-term safety campaigns.

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce, we embrace agility, pursue boldness, value collaboration, and seek simplicity. These principles are core to our culture and essential for all roles.

  • Experience with Nuclear Safety Case
  • Degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics, or equivalent
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of PSA software such as Reliability Workbench (training provided)

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing different backgrounds and perspectives foster success. We support a respectful environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

Learn more about our inclusion strategy at [link]

To work with Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls-Royce will assist with the application process.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must have UK nationality. Dual nationals will undergo additional scrutiny and background checks before employment.

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