Senior Design Engineer - Submarines

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Senior Design Engineer for its Submarines business in Derby. The role involves developing mechanical designs from concept through delivery, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and CAD expertise, with the opportunity to work in a diverse and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with knowledge in process plants and machinery.
• CAD Design software proficiency is crucial for the design processes.
• Exposure to industries such as Civil Nuclear, Marine, and Oil & Gas enhances candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Creating comprehensive lifecycle designs for components and systems in submarines.
• Documenting and verifying designs against mechanical engineering practices.
• Collaborating across disciplines to integrate designs effectively.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Design Software

Safety Reporting

Education

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

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Rolls Royce

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15.07.2025

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29.08.2025

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Job DescriptionSenior Design Engineer - SubmarinesDerbyFull Time/ On-siteWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.So, if you are a Senior Design Engineer or Project 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.What we offerWe offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional employee benefits.What you will be doing:As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be creating component / assembly / systems designs and associated through-life justification that meet their requirements and product attributes of life, cost, availability, and safety margins. Creating Full Life Cycle Design solutions through concept, design, manufacture, operation and disposalIntegrating 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 scrutinyWho we're looking for:Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer preferably with exposure to process plant, mechanical components, machining, tooling, handling and lifting , special purpose machinery, pressure vessels, boilers or assembly processes CAD Design Software experienceExternal Skills/Experience can be from industries such as Civil Nuclear, Marine, Petro-Chemical, Oil & Gas, Special Purpose MachineryEngineering Qualification or relevant experience (Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained)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.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 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.You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-RoyceTo 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 nationalJob CategoryMechanical SystemsPosting Date21 Jun 2025; 00:06Posting End Date27 Jun 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX