Senior Design Engineer - Submarines

ENGINEERINGUK; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in propulsion system design is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating innovative design solutions for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet, ensuring high standards of mechanical engineering practices. You'll collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines, contributing to exciting projects that shape the future of defense technology. With a commitment to inclusivity and continuous learning, this company offers a supportive environment where your skills can thrive. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Employee Support Assistance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for engineering.
• Demonstrated mechanical design experience from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Creating Full Life Cycle Design solutions from concept to disposal.
• Integrating engineering concepts across various functions.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Design Software

Cross-discipline Engineering

Process Plant Experience

Machining and Tooling

Education

Engineering Qualification (Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained)

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Submarines
Derby

Full Time/ On-site

We have exciting opportunities for Senior Design Engineers to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. So, if you are a Senior Design Engineer who is passionate about engineering, can demonstrate mechanical design experience from concept to delivery and believe you can make a difference in our Submarines business, we want to hear from you now, so apply online.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

Design and Development Engineering is at the heart of what we do and we are the leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet.

We have Mechanical Design Engineer opportunities for Design Engineers across a number of key areas of our business to include Nuclear Primary Components, Secondary Propulsion Components, In-Service Support and Maintenance, Special Purpose Tooling and Equipment as well as our Future Product division.

What we offer

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

• Creating Full Life Cycle Design solutions through concept, design, manufacture, operation and disposal
• Integrating cross-discipline engineering concepts, collaborating across manufacturing engineering, simulation, materials, testing, and supply chain functions.
• Documenting and verifying information against sound mechanical engineering practices and references.
• Presenting at technical reviews in front of peers and expert panels.
• Publishing safety and technical reports which are subjected to customer and regulatory scrutiny.

Who we're looking for:

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer preferably with exposure to process plant, mechanical components, machining, tooling, handling and lifting, special purpose machinery or assembly processes
• CAD Design Software experience
• External Skills/Experience can be from industries such as Civil Nuclear, Marine, Petro-Chemical, Oil & Gas, Special Purpose Machinery
• Engineering Qualification or relevant experience (Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained)

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category: Mechanical Systems

Posting Date: 27 Mar 2025; 00:03

Posting End Date: 03 Apr 2025