Fluid System Design Engineer (Section Lead) - Submarines in Glasgow

The Dreadnought Fluid Systems and Operations teams are responsible for creating key safety, design, build, commissioning and operational documentation for the next generation of the UK’s Ballistic Submarines’ Nuclear Steam Raising Plant. The team works closely with the Ministry of Defence, third party partners, The Royal Navy, BAE Systems and Babcock Marine, as well as the Rolls-Royce Devonport, Clyde and Barrow Satellite Site office teams.

The role of a Fluid Systems Design Engineer (FSE) is integrating individual components into a reliable and functional system, therefore we often act as an integrator, combining the deep technical knowledge of different disciplines to form a well-balanced justification for build, commissioning and operation of the submarine.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you will have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:

• Section Leader of the Operations Section within the Dreadnought Fluid Systems team – managing the team’s tasks, deadlines and delivery with a team of ~3 engineers, reporting into the Group leader, acting alongside the GL during people management and individuals development.
• Be responsible for developing the design phases of the Primary Systems Operational functions, defining the Operating Philosophy for the Dreadnought platforms and taking on Technical Ownership of Protective Safety measures.
• Updating and improving our nuclear safety case documentation, providing the verification and validation of the Operating Principles.
• Define PWR3 operating principles and support the development of Operational Procedures, collaborating with the Ministry of Defence, third party partners, The Royal Navy, Current Class experienced engineers and future platforms FSEs too. Supporting the Opdoc Cell in reviewing and structuring operating procedures, working with the Barrow Site office to produce Test Procedures and Temporary Operating Procedures.
• There will be opportunities across the teams to support the Commissioning of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant’s Primary Systems, either remotely via processes such as RRADARs, Technical Queries etc or in person at Barrow Site.

Position Qualifications:

• Understand nuclear safety case methods, principles, structures and management processes.
• Understand Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics to aid in basic analytical problem solving.
• Have had previous experience with requirements capture and basic task planning.
• Confidently and pro-actively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Be qualified to at least degree level in a relevant (engineering) discipline.

For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are UK nationals or, in MoD approved cases, dual nationals.

Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.