Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineers - Submarines

Rolls Royce
Normanton
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Job Description Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineers Full Time Derby, site-based An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced engineers to join our Submarines business in Derby.

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.

We are looking for engineers with a passion for simulation and analysis to join our team of Nuclear Core and Systems Performance Engineers.

In this role you will perform analysis of the Naval Reactor Plant and in doing so develop a broad understanding of core thermal hydraulics, reactor plant operation and protection systems.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work at the forefront of reactor performance analysis, supporting the in-service fleet as well as developing future reactor core and systems designs.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role will be based permanently at our offices in Derby.

There is an opportunity for occasional business travel to our waterfront locations in Plymouth, Faslane and Barrow-In-Furness.

Why Rolls-Royce? Our Submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet.

You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:-https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8We 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.

What we offer: We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

These include: • Paid overtime.

• Generous holiday and additional holiday allocation.

• Pension plan, Rolls-Royce will contribute up to 12% into your pension pot.

• Company Bonus.

• Share schemes.

• Employee support assistance.

• Employee discounts.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Training and development opportunities.

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.

What you will be doing: You will carry out fluid flow and heat transfer analysis to support robust design evaluation of the Naval Reactor Plant, including: Using a combination of commercial and in-house developed codes and methods to assess primary systems and their components, determining the consequences of a variety of normal operation and accident scenarios.

Performing development, verification and validation of models used in the analysis of the nuclear plant.

Who we're looking for: Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference.

These principles form our behaviours.

They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

We are looking for engineers with experience in: Applying fluid dynamics and heat transfer principles to solve engineering problems.

Building and developing analytical models.

Simulating and/or analysing fluid systems.

To be successful in this role, you will also need to: Be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a STEM-related subject e.g.

Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or similar.

Be able to provide clear, concise and accurate technical requirements in written and verbal form.

Have excellent communication skills and be highly driven, striving to maintain excellent delivery performance.

For all the candidates applying for this role; We kindly request you to attach your cover letter answering the following questions: (please note that we will not be able to consider your application without the cover letter) Why (based on your technical experience/knowledge) have you chosen to apply for this role? What relevant skills/experience do you have and how can you apply these to the challenges and example analyses listed in the job application? 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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving.

We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be.

By building a culture of caring and belonging, 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 the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance .

Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 26 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date 05 Apr 2025PandoLogic.

Keywords: Reactor Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG- DE23 8NX

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