Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Submarines.
As the Electrical Design Engineer you will work as part of a team consisting of mechanical, systems and EC&I engineers utilising 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. As the Electrical Design Engineer you will be supporting design from development through the whole lifecycle.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always 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 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:
As the Electrical Design Engineer you will be involved with incredibly fast paced projects with delivery dates which are very challenging.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:
Electrical Design experience from scoping to delivery in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment is essential for this role so applicants with experience in Defence, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Capital Equipment, Machine Manufacturers, Process Plant (Chemical ,Drinks, Refinery ), Rail or Aerospace would provide a good match to this role
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 continuous professional development and experience.
Ideally have experience of design work related to a submarine NSRP.
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 are 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.
Job Category
Electrical and Electronics
Posting Date
03 Feb 2026; 00:02
Posting End Date
10 Feb 2026PandoLogic. Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
