Overview
Electrical Design Engineer - Submarines. Full time. Derby. This role is with Rolls-Royce Submarines. You will work as part of a team consisting of mechanical, systems and EC&I engineers with support from other functions around the Submarines Business. This is an exciting time to join what is a growing part of the Submarines business.
Electrical Design Engineers with experience of designing safety critical bespoke capital equipment, machinery or process equipment would be ideally suited to this role. You will be supporting design from development through the whole lifecycle.
Rolls-Royce is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy\'s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. The company offers an inclusive, digital-first culture with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
What you will be doing
You will be involved with fast paced projects with challenging delivery dates. 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. Responsible for delivery to cost, specification and programme. Work closely with the project engineer and multi-discipline teams to develop detailed plans and estimates to meet business objectives.
Who we\'re looking for / Qualifications
* Electrical Design experience from scoping to delivery in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
* Experience in Defence, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Capital Equipment, Machine Manufacturers, Process Plant (Chemical, Drinks, Refinery), Rail or Aerospace would provide a good match.
* Electrical Design experience with bespoke safety critical products.
* Project or Technical Co-ordinator experience in a service / engineering or manufacturing environment.
* Electrical controls and instrumentation design experience, and an understanding of electrical design principles.
* A good understanding of a design process from scoping to delivery.
* Must have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent level of professional development and experience.
* Ideally have experience of design work related to a submarine NSRP.
At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process.
Equality and security
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. You can learn more about our global strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce. 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 or, in MoD approved cases, a dual nationality.
Additional details
Job Category Electrical and Electronics
Posting Date 29 Aug 2025; 00:08
Posting End Date 12 Sept 2025
Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
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