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 to integrate individual components into a reliable and functional system, acting as an integrator to form a well-balanced justification for build, commissioning and operation of the submarine.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has helped shape the modern world and are committed to being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that values individuality and diverse perspectives to drive innovation and a high-performance environment.

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 to the Group Leader, and supporting people management and development of individuals.
• Develop the design phases of the Primary Systems Operational functions, define the Operating Philosophy for the Dreadnought platforms and take on Technical Ownership of Protective Safety measures.
• Update and improve nuclear safety case documentation, providing 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 engineers and future platforms FSEs.
• Support the Opdoc Cell in reviewing and structuring operating procedures, and work with the Barrow Site office to produce Test Procedures and Temporary Operating Procedures.
• Support commissioning of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant’s Primary Systems, which may be remote (e.g., RRADARs, Technical Queries) 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.
• Experience with requirements capture and basic task planning.
• Confidently and proactively 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 a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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.