Component Definition Engineer - Submarines

Job Description

Component Definition Engineer

Full Time or Part time

Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Component Definition Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. As a Component Definition Engineer, you can be employed on a broad range of design activities across various discipline groups, including Structural, Mechanical and Electrical.

We are currently looking for an individual with a good understanding of drawing practices and must be able to demonstrate appropriate CAD competencies as well as good written and verbal communications. This role sits within Engineering and is based at our Raynesway site in Derby.

Rolls-Royce Submarines Limited is responsible for delivering the Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) and associated systems for the Royal Navy's fleet of submarines. We work closely with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Submarines Delivery Agency and the Dreadnought Alliance Partners.

Powering the submarines of today and building solutions for tomorrow has never been more important. We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you'll be doing:

In this role you will:
Preparation/production/amendment of electronic 2D technical drawings and 3D models and part libraries throughout design lifecycle in line with recognised ISO standards to the required time, cost and quality requirements.Perform self-verification of own work in accordance with Project Guidance Preparation, production and maintenance of project documentation as required by the design lifecycle.Reporting of progress, issues, task and project risks.Be aware of, and ensure the implementation of, safety, health and environmental requirements.Assist with the maintenance and improvement in the standard and quality of outputs.
Who we're looking for:

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 and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Recognised CAD training and/or qualification and demonstrable experience in appropriate software packages. For example; Siemens NX, AutoCAD and FORAN.An understanding of procedures and requirements relating to Design, Health/Safety and Environmental, as well as Quality requirements.IT literate (Microsoft office suite, PDM systems).Strong Communication and literacy skills with attention to detail.Good time management skills, self-motivation and decision-making abilities.
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 Inclusion strategy here.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

09 Oct 2025; 00:10

Posting End Date

19 Oct 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX