Section Leader Electro-Mechanical (Sensors) - Submarines
Full Time
Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sensors Section Leader to join our EC&I sub-systems Department at Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.

You will be involved in leading SSNA sensors programme of work and supporting a section of 7 engineers with headcount to grow to deliver on time products and design outputs. Working with the supply chain, the shipbuilder, teams within the department closely to ensure quality products and design outputs are delivered to the customer on time.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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.

The EC&I Sub-systems department supports the design and delivery of the reactor control and instrumentation, power systems, commissioning documentation and plant sensor equipment for SSNA.

Mechanical and electrical leaders from a broad range of equipment design and support backgrounds would be considered and specific product-based training will be provided.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

What we offer:

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

What you will be doing:

You will be leading the SSNA sensors section, supporting the SSNA programme.

• Leading the delivery of work packages across the SSNA programme to agreed time and costs
  
  
• Managing a section of 7 engineers with headcount to grow
  
  
• Leading the design development of several new sensor products to support the SSNAUKUS programme
  
  
• Leading the response to rectifying build and commission sensors equipment defects/requests for technical information involving some occasional on-site work
  
  
• Leading the production of build and commissioning documentation
  
  
• Leading the evaluation of the safety and integrity of the sensor’s products
  
  
• Leading the production of safety case design documentation to support the safe operation of the plant
  
  
• Ensuring process adherence and appropriate governance is applied to all design led activities.
  
  
• Perform the role of SCRUM master in managing the team’s day to day activities in line with the wider plan.
  
  Who we are 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.
  
  
• Leadership experience
  
  
• Great people skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence
  
  
• Programme management experience, managing several complex programmes
  
  
• Electro-Mechanical Design experience ideally for NPI
  
  
• Experience of Lifecyle Engineering
  
  
• Electrical and/or mechanical experience and qualifications
  
  
• Knowledge of Sensor Systems and/or high integrity systems
  
  
• Experience of product development
  
  We’re 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 at Our people | Rolls-Royce
  
  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