Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Senior Design Engineer – Submarines
Design and substantiate submarine component systems (pumps, valves, pressure vessels) to ASME standards.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position you will design and substantiate pumps, valves, pressure vessels, and pipework installations to stringent safety constraints (ASME III/VIII standards) for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet. Responsibilities include delivering full life‑cycle design solutions, integrating cross‑discipline engineering concepts, documenting and verifying designs, presenting at technical reviews, and publishing safety and technical reports for customer and regulatory scrutiny. • Design and substantiate pumps, valves, pressure vessels, and pipework to ASME III/VIII standards for nuclear submarines. • Deliver full life‑cycle solutions from concept through manufacture, operation, and disposal. • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain teams to integrate cross‑discipline concepts. • Produce and present technical and safety reports for customer and regulator review. • Create CAD models and documentation following sound mechanical engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pump design
- ▸valve design
- ▸cad modelling
- ▸life‑cycle design
- ▸technical reports
- ▸asme standards
What You Bring
The ideal candidate is an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with exposure to process plant equipment, pressure vessels, boilers, or assembly processes, and proficiency in CAD design software. An engineering qualification (Chartered, degree, HND/HNC, or apprenticeship) and strong organisational and time‑management skills are required. Desirable experience includes ASME Section III/VIII or PD5500 pressure‑vessel design and authoring technical reports, with background possible in civil nuclear, marine, defence, aerospace, petro‑chemical, oil & gas, special purpose machinery, or automotive sectors. Applicants must obtain a UK security clearance (supported by Rolls‑Royce) and be a UK national or MoD‑approved dual national. The company promotes an inclusive, non‑discriminatory workplace and may require online assessments as part of the selection process. • Possess mechanical design experience with process plant or pressure equipment and CAD proficiency. • Hold an engineering qualification (Chartered, degree, HND/HNC, or apprenticeship). • Demonstrate strong organisational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking abilities. • Desirable: ASME Section III/VIII or PD5500 pressure‑vessel design experience and report authoring. • Eligible for UK security clearance (employer‑supported) and be a UK or MoD‑approved dual national.
Requirements
- ▸mechanical design
- ▸cad
- ▸chartered
- ▸asme
- ▸security clearance
- ▸time management
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions within a culture that values individuality, diverse perspectives, and high‑performance innovation. The company is dedicated to powering, protecting, and connecting people while driving progress through cutting‑edge technologies.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time
Interview Process
-online assessment including cognitive and behavioural aptitude tests (for certain locations).