Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

ENGINEERINGUK; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear propulsion as a safety engineer. Opportunities available for various experience levels, from new graduates to seasoned specialists. Contribute to innovative projects in a diverse and inclusive environment, with excellent development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Bonus

Employee Support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in nuclear safety or related fields.
• Open to new graduates and experienced specialists.

Responsibilities

• Help power submarines today and develop future solutions.
• Work on nuclear propulsion systems and safety engineering.

Skills

Probabilistic Safety Assessment

Nuclear Safety Case

Human Factors

Safety & Reliability

Safety Coherency

Containment and Consequence

Criticality

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Job description

Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

We have an exciting opportunity for specialists with nuclear safety engineering experience or those interested in training in this area to help power submarines today and develop solutions for the future.

Our team of over 100 nuclear safety professionals is expected to double in size over the next 4-5 years as we expand into new nuclear applications such as space, Micro Reactors, nuclear propulsion for the Australian Navy, and collaborations with the MoD on nuclear defence solutions for future generations.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a globally iconic brand known for over a century of innovation. We design, build, and service systems critical to our customers' safety and reliability. We are a leader in nuclear propulsion system design for the Royal Navy's submarines and the sole provider and technical authority in this field. We offer multiple safety career opportunities within our Submarines Business.

What we offer:

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including pension, bonus, employee support, and discounts. Join us to work in an inclusive, digital-first environment that fosters continuous learning and career growth.

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce, we value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. We seek safety engineers at various experience levels, from new graduates eager to develop to experienced specialists ready for leadership roles.

Key capabilities include:

• Probabilistic Safety Assessment
• Nuclear Safety Case
• Human Factors
• Safety & Reliability
• Safety Coherency
• Containment and Consequence
• Criticality

Experience in these disciplines is preferred but not limited to submarine work; candidates from civil nuclear, oil & gas, chemical processing, or rail industries are also welcome.

A degree in engineering or a scientific discipline is preferred.

Additional information:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing different perspectives drive innovation. To work on our submarines, candidates must hold or be supported to obtain a Security Check clearance. Only UK nationals or approved dual nationals can apply due to security requirements.

Job Details:

Category: Engineering for Services

Posting Date: 13 May 2025

Posting End Date:

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