Senior Principle Electrical Engineer

Rolls Royce
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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. We have a wide base of global customers, predominantly naval, to whom we currently supply Low Voltage Distribution Systems and Automation products. Why Rolls-Royce? 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. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. As part of Rolls-Royces 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.com). Were 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. Well provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. 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. What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, 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. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, for a minimum of three days per week. What you will be doing: You will be responsible for the design and optimisation of bespoke electrical power systems to meet customers requirements. You will: 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. Apply sound technical judgement and identify solutions to problems in the design, development and verification of Power Distribution Systems and Equipment, to meet specialist highly demanding technical specifications. Understand company business objectives and frequently work across boundaries with stakeholders to achieve those objectives. Present and exchange complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way. 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 companys 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. Who were looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. 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. You may be responsible for providing direction, guidance, and counsel to junior members of the team or technically supervise a small team. Have excellent communication/influencing skills, being able to clearly and effectively articulate ideas, plans and priorities to others. Be able to plan and drive commitments, delivering to the right quality, on time, and to budget. It would be advantageous if you: Possess comprehensive working knowledge of marine and electrical standards and regulations, such as Class Society rules, IEC61439 and Def Stans. Are professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer or be working towards gaining a professional status. Be able to support individuals in design software such as AutoCAD electrical, to generate electrical schematics, MATLAB, Paladin, ETAP, & Mathcad. We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse team 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 well be. 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 dont 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. Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 24 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date PandoLogic. Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

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