Lead DSA Fault Studies Engineer Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington, With Hybrid Working. Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs About the Role As a Lead Deterministic Safety and Fault Studies Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of the Rolls-Royce SMR Power Station and ensuring successful completion of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and other licensing and permitting processes. You will apply Deterministic Safety Assessment (DSA) and hazards assessment to the design of the power station, influencing engineering decisions and contributing to the nuclear safety case. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the deterministic analysis programme as part of the nuclear safety case delivery. Advise engineering disciplines on deterministic considerations to inform design decisions. Ensure quality and governance standards for deterministic analysis and associated submissions. Collaborate with engineering teams to meet deterministic analysis requirements and resolve gaps. Undertake and present deterministic analysis in support of licensing efforts. Train and mentor colleagues. What We’re Looking For Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Maths, Physics, or significant relevant industry experience. Strong experience in deterministic analysis for Nuclear Power Plant design. Knowledge of Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design and operation. Ability to produce technical documentation, including fault schedules. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines. Why Rolls-Royce SMR? We value diversity and inclusivity, offering flexible and part-time working arrangements to support work-life balance. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment. What we can offer you; Salary: £57,500 – £75,600 Benefit Allowance: £2,200 Bonus Opportunity: 12.5% Life Assurance: 6x pensionable salary Income Protection: 50% Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays New Joiner Payment: £250 Security Clearance This role requires BPSS clearance and is subject to export control restrictions. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of clean energy with Rolls-Royce SMR. LI-VS1 LI-Hybrid Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check .