Technical Lead – Atmosphere Management and Radiation Monitoring - Submarines

Overview

Lead assurance of atmosphere and radiation systems on Dreadnought submarines.

Key Responsibilities

• technical assurance
• risk management
• supportability
• design review
• documentation
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Overseeing decisions which will impact the submarine capability in the future including support, future development and maintainability -Assess and manage Risks and Opportunities -Delivery of assurance to the Platform Authority, in line with Dreadnought Alliance technical governance, of the capability and performance of the following systems integrated into the Dreadnought Class design: -Undertaking assessments of supportability and maintainability -Provide expert advice and guidance in own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify risks (candidate can be involved beyond Systems related to the role, if experience is held in other areas personnel are encouraged to help out other Technical Leads). -Assessing and advising on system design change, defects, contract requirements and management of hazards -Work with stakeholders from both the Dreadnought Alliance and other organisations including ship builder, project planners and other subject matter experts -Production of technical documents in the assessment of system capability or performance -Ensure the submarine is safe, delivered on time and to budget on behalf of the customer -Maintaining and, when appropriate, writing systems guidance documents in support of projects and industry

Requirements

• hnc
• level-4
• submarine
• atmosphere
• radiation
• problem-solving

What You Bring

-higher national certificate (HNC) -An understanding of concession management. -Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful engineering outcomes. Technical experience in their discipline or specialist area in a variety of contexts. -Relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification or equivalent experience: -Member of a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body. -Awareness of submarine design -level 4 NVQ -level 4 diploma -Professionally Registered status or has demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience -Awareness of design configuration control. -level 4 certificate -certificate of higher education (CertHE) -Technical Problem Solving often coupled with appropriate management planning abilities -Awareness of Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance -Strong knowledge and engineering experience of atmosphere management systems, preferably relating to submarines (ideal but if candidate can demonstrate ability to learn and work from basic principles this is also acceptable). -Awareness of quality assurance activities and acceptance processes within maritime build environment. -Strong knowledge and engineering experience of radiation monitoring systems preferably relating to submarines (ideal but if candidate can demonstrate ability to learn and work from basic principles this is also acceptable). -Air Particle Detector and Direct Gamma Monitoring System -level 4 award

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Benefits

-Air Purification System -higher apprenticeship -Installed RADIAC System

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

Security Clearance

-requires uk security check clearance; rolls-royce will support its application.