Electrical Design Engineer Opportunities

Rolls-Royce

The Role

Overview

Design, develop, and support electrical controls & instrumentation for submarines.

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • cost delivery
  • design development
  • safety documentation
  • procurement support
  • technical reporting

Tasks

-Work closely with the project engineer and multi-discipline teams to develop detailed plans and estimates to meet business objectives. -Responsible for delivery to cost, specification and programme. -Undertake or support all design tasks from scoping and blank page design to authoring substantiation and safety documentation and supporting procurement through the manufacture, test and supply of components -Production of technical reports/operating manuals etc. to a high standard.

Requirements

  • electrical controls
  • instrumentation
  • submarine
  • design process
  • engineering degree
  • project coordination

What You Bring

-Electrical controls and instrumentation design experience, and an understanding of electrical design principles. -Ideally have experience of design work related to a submarine NSRP -A good understanding of a design process from scoping to delivery. -Must have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent level of continuous professional development and experience. -Project or Technical Co-ordinator experience in a service / engineering or manufacturing environment.

The Company

About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Sector Specialisms

Civil aerospace

Defence

Power Systems

Electrical

Commercial marine

Yacht

Marine

Industrial construction

Building construction

Security Clearance

-security check clearance required; uk national or mod‑approved dual national.