Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineers - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced engineers to join a leading firm in the Submarines business. As a Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineer, you will engage in cutting-edge analysis of Naval Reactor Plants, enhancing your expertise in thermal hydraulics and reactor operations. This role not only supports the in-service fleet but also contributes to future reactor designs. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, innovation, and inclusivity, offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a culture that fosters continuous learning and growth. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of nuclear propulsion systems.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Generous Holiday Allocation

Pension Plan

Company Bonus

Share Schemes

Employee Support Assistance

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles.
• Ability to build and develop analytical models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fluid flow and heat transfer analysis for reactor plant design.
• Assess primary systems using various operational scenarios.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Heat Transfer

Analytical Modeling

Simulation of Fluid Systems

Technical Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

Commercial Codes

In-house Developed Codes

Job description

Job Description

Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineers

Full Time

Derby, site-based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced engineers to join our Submarines business in Derby.

We are looking for engineers with a passion for simulation and analysis to join our team of Nuclear Core and Systems Performance Engineers. In this role you will perform analysis of the Naval Reactor Plant and in doing so develop a broad understanding of core thermal hydraulics, reactor plant operation and protection systems. This is an outstanding opportunity to work at the forefront of reactor performance analysis, supporting the in-service fleet as well as developing future reactor core and systems designs.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role will be based permanently at our offices in Derby. There is an opportunity for occasional business travel to our waterfront locations in Plymouth, Faslane and Barrow-In-Furness.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Our Submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here: https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include:

• Paid overtime.
• Generous holiday and additional holiday allocation.
• Pension plan, Rolls-Royce will contribute up to 12% into your pension pot.
• Company Bonus.
• Share schemes.
• Employee support assistance.
• Employee discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.

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.

What you will be doing:

You will carry out fluid flow and heat transfer analysis to support robust design evaluation of the Naval Reactor Plant, including:

• Using a combination of commercial and in-house developed codes and methods to assess primary systems and their components, determining the consequences of a variety of normal operation and accident scenarios.
• Performing development, verification and validation of models used in the analysis of the nuclear plant.

Who 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.

We are looking for engineers with experience in:

• Applying fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles to solve engineering problems.
• Building and developing analytical models.
• Simulating and/or analysing fluid systems.

To be successful in this role, you will also need to:

• Be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a STEM-related subject e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or similar.
• Be able to provide clear, concise and accurate technical requirements in written and verbal form.
• Have excellent communication skills and be highly driven, striving to maintain excellent delivery performance.

*For all the candidates applying for this role; We kindly request you to attach your cover letter answering the following questions:

• Why (based on your technical experience/knowledge) have you chosen to apply for this role?
• What relevant skills/experience do you have and how can you apply these to the challenges and example analyses listed in the job application?

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving.

We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, 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-Royce

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: Validation and Verification

Posting Date: 26 Mar 2025; 00:03

Posting End Date: 05 Apr 2025