Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Electrical Design Engineer – Submarines
Design and deliver safety‑critical electrical systems for submarines
Job Highlights
About the Role
The engineer will work on fast‑paced projects with challenging delivery dates, undertaking design tasks from initial scoping and blank‑page concept through to substantiation, safety documentation and procurement support. They will oversee manufacturing, testing and supply of components and produce technical reports and operating manuals to a high standard. Delivery against cost, specification and programme targets is expected, and close collaboration with the project engineer and multi‑discipline teams will be required to develop detailed plans and estimates. • Design safety‑critical electrical equipment from concept through full lifecycle. • Produce technical reports, operating manuals and safety documentation to high standards. • Manage cost, specification and programme delivery while supporting procurement, testing and supply. • Collaborate with project engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop detailed plans and estimates.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸electrical design
- ▸technical reports
- ▸cost management
- ▸procurement support
- ▸testing oversight
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
Electrical design experience from scoping to delivery in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment is essential, with sectors such as Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Capital Equipment, Process Plant, Rail or Aerospace considered a good match. Candidates should have experience with bespoke safety‑critical products, electrical controls and instrumentation design, and a solid understanding of the full design process. A relevant engineering degree or equivalent continuous professional development is required, and experience with submarine NSRP design is advantageous. Rolls‑Royce Submarines has been supplying nuclear propulsion for UK Royal Navy submarines for over 60 years. Applicants must hold a Security Check clearance; the company will support clearance applications for UK nationals or MoD‑approved dual nationals. The role offers a competitive grade (NGS 7‑10) with salary dependent on experience, within a transformation programme aiming to build a high‑performing, inclusive and resilient organisation that values diversity and innovation. • Required experience in complex manufacturing/engineering environments such as Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Capital Equipment, Process Plant, Rail or Aerospace. • Strong background in electrical controls, instrumentation design and safety‑critical product development. • Degree in engineering or equivalent professional development; Security Check clearance required (UK national or MoD‑approved dual national).
Requirements
- ▸electrical controls
- ▸instrumentation
- ▸safety‑critical
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸security clearance
- ▸defence
Benefits
• Opportunity to work on submarine nuclear propulsion systems within a transformational, inclusive organisation.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time