Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear propulsion seeks safety engineers for submarines in Derby. The role offers opportunities for specialists and new graduates to contribute to innovative solutions in nuclear safety. Join a diverse team dedicated to safety and reliability in critical power systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Pension

Bonus

Employee support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear safety engineering or eagerness to train in this area.
• Candidates from civil nuclear, oil & gas, chemical processing, or rail industries are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Help power current submarines and develop future solutions.
• Work within a team of over 100 employees in nuclear safety roles.

Skills

Probabilistic Safety Assessment

Nuclear Safety Case

Human Factors

Safety & Reliability

Safety Coherency

Containment and Consequence

Criticality

Education

Degree in engineering or scientific disciplines

Job description

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Safety Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

Apply locations Derby | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Job requisition id: JR6122908

Job Description

Safety Engineering Opportunities

Location: Derby

Type: Full Time, On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for specialists with nuclear safety engineering experience or those eager to train in this area to help power current submarines and develop future solutions.

Our team includes over 100 employees in nuclear safety roles, with plans to double this number in 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 defense solutions.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a renowned global brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems providing critical power where safety and reliability are essential.

We are a leader in nuclear propulsion system design for the Royal Navy’s submarines and the sole provider and technical authority. We offer various safety career opportunities within our Submarines Business.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, and benefits including pension, bonus, employee support, and discounts.

Join us for an inclusive, digital-first culture that values you, invests in your growth, and offers diverse opportunities to advance your career.

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 seasoned 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 one or more of these areas is preferred, but not limited to submarine experience. Candidates from civil nuclear, oil & gas, chemical processing, or rail industries are also encouraged.

Degree qualification in engineering or scientific disciplines is preferred.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing different perspectives foster innovation and problem-solving. We support a culture of caring and belonging, enabling everyone to reach their potential.

Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work with the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, candidates must hold a Security Check clearance. We support the application process for those who do not currently have clearance.

Due to security requirements, applications are accepted only from individuals who are UK nationals or, in MoD-approved cases, dual nationals.

Job Category: Engineering for Services

Posting Date: 13 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date:

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