Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Control Systems Engineer - Submarines
Design, develop, and support complex submarine control systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role of Control Systems Engineer – Submarines is a full‑time, hybrid position based in Derby, requiring three days in the office. You will lead the transition from architectural concepts to physical designs, supporting concept development, detailed design, testing and verification while keeping safety at the forefront. The engineer will also help develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure consistent engineering practices throughout the system life‑cycle. In this role you will design and implement complex control system solutions that meet high‑level requirements, constraints and standards, working across disciplines to create new production and experimental test facilities. Responsibilities include writing sophisticated software modules, modernising legacy control systems, producing detailed hardware designs from P&IDs and equipment schedules, and troubleshooting integration issues during testing and commissioning. You will also prepare technical reports, provide supply‑chain technical support, and manage project planning to stay within cost and schedule targets. • Lead control system design from concept to physical implementation, ensuring safety. • Design and implement complex control solutions meeting requirements and standards. • Develop software modules and modernise legacy control systems. • Create detailed hardware designs from concept documents such as P&IDs and equipment schedules. • Identify and resolve integration issues; support commissioning and equipment installation. • Produce technical reports and documentation adhering to engineering best practice. • Provide technical support to the supply chain, assess components, and update design definitions. • Manage project planning and control to meet cost and schedule targets. • Use change/configuration management tools and design software like AutoCAD Electrical or E‑Plan.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸control design
- ▸software development
- ▸hardware design
- ▸integration testing
- ▸configuration management
- ▸technical reporting
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar industrial or nuclear manufacturing environment, with hands‑on expertise in industrial control systems and IT/OT networks. Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen Bradley platforms, specification and design of control hardware, and use of change‑configuration management tools and design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or E‑Plan is desirable. A solid understanding of IEC standards (e.g., Machinery Directive, BS7671, IEC 61131, IEC 61508/61511) and experience across the engineering product lifecycle are also required, together with a relevant engineering degree, professional accreditation and membership of a body such as the IET. • Hands‑on experience with industrial control systems and IT/OT networks. • Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems and hardware specification. • Knowledge of IEC standards (Machinery Directive, BS7671, IEC 61131, IEC 61508/61511). • Hold an engineering degree or equivalent accreditation; member of a professional institution and aspiring to chartered status.
Requirements
- ▸rockwell
- ▸allen bradley
- ▸autocad electrical
- ▸e‑plan
- ▸iec standards
- ▸engineering degree
Work Environment
Hybrid