Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Safety Engineer in the nuclear propulsion systems division, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring safety and reliability standards. This full-time position offers the chance to work on innovative projects, including nuclear applications for the Royal Navy. With a focus on continuous learning and career growth, you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about safety engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Excellent Benefits

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in safety engineering disciplines, particularly in nuclear safety.
• Background in civil nuclear, oil & gas, or chemical processing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct probabilistic safety assessments to ensure reliability.
• Develop and review nuclear safety cases and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Nuclear Safety

Safety Engineering

Human Factors Principles

Criticality Analysis

Consequence Analysis

Safety & Reliability

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Job description

Job Description:

Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

Join Rolls-Royce as a Safety Engineer within our submarine nuclear propulsion systems division. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Derby or Glasgow, with hybrid working options available.

About Rolls-Royce:

We are a leader in nuclear propulsion system design for the Royal Navy and are expanding into innovative nuclear applications such as space and micro reactors. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a dynamic, inclusive work environment that fosters continuous learning and career growth.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct probabilistic safety assessments
• Develop and review nuclear safety cases
• Apply human factors principles
• Ensure safety and reliability standards are met
• Maintain safety coherency and containment measures
• Assess criticality and consequence analyses

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in safety engineering disciplines such as nuclear safety, human factors, safety & reliability, containment, criticality, or consequence analysis
• Background in industries like civil nuclear, oil & gas, chemical processing, or rail is desirable
• Degree in engineering or scientific discipline preferred
• UK nationality and ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.