Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Controls & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer (Test Rigs) - Submarines
Commissioning engineer for C&I of submarine test rigs from design to operation
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will provide input during the design phase, create C&I commissioning plans, and write commissioning procedures based on engineering designs. You will supervise equipment build, anticipate commissioning issues, execute and oversee commissioning activities, capture and report critical results, support handover to the Operations team, and manage technical queries. • Provide input during design phase and create C&I commissioning plans. • Write commissioning procedures based on engineering designs. • Supervise equipment build and anticipate commissioning issues. • Execute and oversee C&I commissioning activities, capturing and reporting results. • Support handover of rigs to Operations team and manage technical queries.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design input
- ▸commissioning plans
- ▸procedure writing
- ▸equipment supervision
- ▸result reporting
- ▸handover support
What You Bring
The ideal candidate is an Electrical Engineer with experience in industrial maintenance and fault‑finding on safety‑critical products in regulated sectors such as oil & gas, aerospace or nuclear. Required skills include proficiency in PLC control systems, I/O testing and basic PLC programming, understanding of instrumentation and output signals, and the ability to interpret design documents (P&IDs, cause‑and‑effect tables). Experience with de‑energized electrical checks, ELV/LV equipment and distributed control systems is essential; experience with hot and pressurised water systems is advantageous. A HND/Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience is required. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a Security Check clearance and be a UK national (or dual national approved by the MoD). The position is graded at level 7‑9 with salary dependent on experience, and forms part of Rolls‑Royce’s multi‑year transformation programme aimed at building a high‑performing, competitive and resilient company. • Electrical engineering background with experience in industrial maintenance and safety‑critical environments. • Proficient in PLC control systems, I/O testing and basic PLC programming for fault finding. • Knowledge of instrumentation, P&ID interpretation, and de‑energized electrical checks. • Familiarity with LV/ELV equipment and distributed control systems; advantage with hot‑pressurized water systems. • HND/Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience; security clearance support for UK nationals.
Requirements
- ▸electrical
- ▸plc
- ▸instrumentation
- ▸dcs
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
Joining Rolls‑Royce offers the chance to work on world‑class solutions within a culture that values individuality, diversity and high performance. The company is committed to shaping the modern world, powering, protecting and connecting people, and supports an inclusive, respectful workplace.
Work Environment
Onsite