Senior Electrical Design Engineer | Promotion to management

Rolls Royce
Easton
5 days ago
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Job Description Senior Principle Electrical Engineer Full time Bristol/Hybrid 3 Days a week in the office We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principle Electrical Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS)- Marine in Bristol. In this role, you will be part of our NautIQ Solutions team and you will be working closely with other engineering disciplines to design Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems and Equipment for Naval applications. NautIQ Solutions UK is located in Bristol and Heybridge and is a part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems that focuses on delivering electrical and automation products to our Naval and Commercial Marine customers. Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. As part of Rolls-Royce's pathway to net-zero the team is developing low voltage DC hybrid propulsion systems, combining Rolls-Royce diesel generators and batteries into a complete DC system offering that includes the Integrated Platform Management System. This offering is aimed at the Commercial Marine market, principally yachts and ferries. NautIQ Solutions also provides Marine automation systems Ship Automation Systems (mtu-solutions.We're at the forefront of innovation and experience in the marine sector from standalone products to complex integrated systems. A leading provider of propulsion, handling and distribution solutions for naval markets, we have more than 4,000 customers, with 70 naval forces and over 30,000 commercial vessels using our equipment. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. This multifaceted role will allow you to be part of a cutting-edge technology organisation and work in a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment. We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, for a minimum of three days per week. You will be responsible for the design and optimisation of bespoke electrical power systems to meet customer's requirements. Ensure technical project outcomes and directions are delivered, you will also be able to provide technical guidance, counsel and direction to a small team when required. Assist and support managers in offering coaching and training as well as providing input on performance reviews and career development. Lead/deliver the testing of electrical products through to delivery. Be able to protect the company's interest in your technical field when engaging with customers, suppliers, and operators as necessary, with the occasional requirement to travel to locations to RR, customer, and supplier sites. Author and review technical documentation, reports, schedules before final approval from the Chief of Electrical Engineering. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role specifically, you need to: Be educated to degree level or equivalent in the electrical field with experience in electrical design techniques. Have a comprehensive understanding and application of the fundamental nature of electricity and its applications, with a knowledge of latest developments in electrical theory. Possess extensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical power distribution systems, their components, and sub-assemblies, with the ability to coach others. Be able to work autonomously across a broad, ambiguous, or complex area, independently leading projects to deliver solutions. Be able to plan and drive commitments, delivering to the right quality, on time, and to budget. Possess comprehensive working knowledge of marine and electrical standards and regulations, such as Class Society rules, IEC61439 and Def Stans. Be able to support individuals in design software such as AutoCAD electrical, to generate electrical schematics, MATLAB, Paladin, ETAP, & Mathcad. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce For this role, you must be able to obtain 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. Type of Contract PermanentPandoLogic. Electrical Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG -

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