Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineers - Submarines
Senior Reactor Performance Analysis Engineers - Submarines
Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR6136160
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.
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.
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:
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:
* 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.
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 2025
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