Senior Engineer, Nuclear Core Assemblies & Control Rods

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits allowance

Pension scheme

Holidays and buy/sell option

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer - Fuel Assembly & Control Rod to lead the development of core components across the product lifecycle. You will drive design maturity, influence strategy, and engage suppliers and stakeholders globally to deliver the Rolls-Royce SMR programme.

The role requires mechanical engineering degree, strong nuclear core components experience, and the ability to navigate highly regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with design, analysis, manufacture or support of nuclear core components.
• Understanding of product lifecycle from concept to in-service support.
• Experience in regulated, integrated programme environments.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, able to influence outcomes.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Fuel Assembly and Control Rod solutions throughout lifecycle.
• Apply specialist engineering knowledge to solve complex challenges and support design decisions.
• Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet milestones.
• Manage technical risks, assumptions and dependencies with mitigation plans.
• Maintain compliance with engineering governance, regulatory requirements and internal QA processes.
• Provide technical leadership and knowledge sharing to grow capability.
• Represent component scope in cross-functional reviews, customer engagements, and supplier discussions.

Skills

Nuclear core components

Engineering leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Regulated environments

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer - Fuel Assembly & Control Rod to lead the development of core components across the product lifecycle. You will drive design maturity, influence strategy, and engage suppliers and stakeholders globally to deliver the Rolls-Royce SMR programme.

The role requires mechanical engineering degree, strong nuclear core components experience, and the ability to navigate highly regulated environments.