Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs) – Submarines. Full time, Derby/Hybrid. Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance, and through-life support.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs) your role involves supporting the design of new multi-million-pound test rigs and modifications to existing test rigs, many located at the Centre of Excellence for Engineering Test Laboratory in Raynesway, Derby.

Join Rolls-Royce Submarines through a caring, inclusive culture that invests in you and offers extensive opportunities to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Generating requirements, scoping work, and planning tasks in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Applying first principles to mechanical designs and utilizing standard fluid flow and thermal hydraulic theory to justify design decisions related to system and mechanical layout, component selection and sizing, manufacturability, and fit and function.
• Integrating design and safety considerations from health and safety principles and other disciplines into credible technical solutions.
• Collaborating in multi-discipline teams with internal resources, external design partners, and suppliers to act as the design intent owner for a range of rigs delivering test data for R&T, verification and validation, component qualification, and through-life performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavily regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Energy, Water, or Nuclear).
• Experience specifying, designing, justifying, building, and commissioning complex mechanical and fluid systems.
• Track record delivering solutions to time, cost, and quality requirements.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, process safety, and relevant codes & standards.
• Experience producing detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T.
• Experience using Unigraphics NX & Teamcenter is highly desirable.
• Understanding of design processes and safety assessment tools (e.g., HAZOPs/FMEAs).
• Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related design engineering discipline.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Competitive salary, bonus, employee support, and employee discounts.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a standard expectation to attend the workplace for collaboration roughly three days per week.
• Inclusive culture and opportunities for career development.

Other notes: Security clearance is required; Rolls-Royce supports the application for clearance where needed. UK nationality or MoD-approved dual nationality may be required for access to certain assets.