Technical Integration Engineer - Irradiated Fuel Management

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Integration Engineer to work alongside project teams, developing techniques for Post Irradiation Examination inspection. The role involves providing on-site support and guidance, collaborating with internal and external teams on core validation approaches. Ideal for candidates with engineering backgrounds who enjoy problem-solving and process improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• High degree of flexibility and willingness to support at remote locations.
• Comfortable representing the IFM team and challenging appropriately.
• Experience with PWR/Submarine core components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and operations of PIE equipment onsite.
• Develop inspection capabilities and processes with suppliers.
• Provide guidance to project and technical teams for submarine fleet.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

The Irradiated Fuel Management Engineering team is responsible for ensuring that the Post Irradiation Examination (PIE) requirements that underpin core through life safety cases are met. We work collaboratively primarily with the National Nuclear Laboratory in Cumbria and the Naval Reactor Test Establishment in Caithness to develop techniques as required and ensure the quality of this crucial data which underpins fleet operations. Your role as an integration engineer will be to work alongside our project team and technical leads within the supply chain to develop and support the application of techniques during the PIE campaigns, in the short term for current class and for future products. This position provides an ideal opportunity to develop your collaboration skills through internal and external interfacing and develop a technical understanding of core validation approaches and provides visibility across the business and the MoD.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-site (Cumbria & Caithness) support for deployment and operations of PIE equipment to gather data required for core validation
• Development of Post Irradiation Examination inspection capabilities and processes in collaboration with suppliers
• Contribute/Lead activities to improve and drive delivery of the PIE campaigns
• Assisting in the ongoing development of primary supplier UKNNL capability
• Providing guidance to internal and external project and technical teams to ensure that we deliver the PIE data required to support operation of the Submarines fleet

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we'll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. Learn more about our Global Inclusion Strategy.

Security and Eligibility

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. Please be aware that if this role is outside of your current business sector then terms and conditions might differ from your existing agreements - for further information please contact your HR PP directly.

Qualifications

• Be a team player who is committed to work collaboratively with suppliers and customers (internally and externally).
• A high degree of flexibility and willingness to provide support at remote locations, working independently as required and internally to assist with work packages outside of the IFM team as required.
• Someone who is comfortable representing the IFM team, can challenge as appropriate and work across business units and functions.
• A problem-solving attitude and a desire to improve processes and techniques both internally and in the supply chain.
• A degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Experience and understanding of PWR/Submarine core components, design, and manufacture are highly desirable but not essential.

Benefits

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