Job Description
Job Title: Deterministic Safety Assessment Engineer –(Submarines)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working location: Raynesway, Derby /Hybrid
We have an exciting opportunity at Rolls-Royce for a Deterministic Safety Assessment Engineer to join our team in Derby.
As a Deterministic Safety Assessment Engineer, you will work on the deterministic safety substantiation of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) for the Astute Class replacement programme, known as SSN-AUKUS (SSNA). The programme is heading towards release to construction in the near future and is expected to progress through commissioning over the next decade. The programme forms part of a national endeavor vital to the security of the nation.
The role covers the full deterministic safety assessment process, including hazard identification, screening and assessment; determination of initiating event and product failure frequencies; identification and assessment of faults; and identification of the corresponding preventative and protective safety measures and operator actions. As such, the role involves working across all systems and functions involved in the design and substantiation of the NSRP.
Why 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:
With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
- Work on world-leading technical challenges needing your best to safely deliver to time, cost and quality.
- Work in a friendly and dynamic team on an exciting programme that is helping to drive business transformation.
- Be supported to learn new things and progress your career with access to a range of courses, buddies and mentors.
- Be supported to be at your best with a priority on physical and psychological safety and wellbeing.
Position Qualifications:
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who is/has:
- A technical background at degree level including but not limited to mathematics, physics or any engineering discipline. Training in NSRP provided by Rolls-Royce.
- Be an excellent communicator who is keen to learn with demonstrable experience working with a wide range of customers and stakeholders throughout a project or product lifecycle. Proven technical report writing skills required.
- Has a background in deterministic safety, ideally in a highly regulated industry (eg hazard identification and operability assessments like HAZIDs and HAZOPs, hazard logs, fault schedules, substantiating safety functional requirements etc.).
- Ideally, be familiar with terms like “hierarchy of controls”, “prevention, protection & mitigation” in accident or disaster management as well as “arguments, claims & evidence” when substantiating a design.
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
Regional Benefits
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
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
Safety & Product Assurance
