Job Description

Control Systems Engineer - Submarines

Full Time / Hybrid (3 Days in Office)

Location: Derby, UK

As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll lead from architectural concept to physical design, supporting development, testing, and verification with safety as a priority. You will contribute to policies and procedures throughout the engineering lifecycle to ensure consistency and appropriateness of activities.

Why Rolls-Royce? Your role will be vital in developing engineering and test capabilities, designing new facilities, reducing breakdowns, and improving safety and reliability. We foster a culture of care, feedback, integrity, and continuous learning, offering competitive salaries and benefits including bonuses, support, and discounts.

Hybrid Working: Flex between office, home, or remote locations based on business needs and role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control system solutions meeting high-level requirements and standards.
• Develop solutions in a cross-disciplinary environment for new and experimental facilities.
• Write complex software modules and transform obsolete systems into modern solutions.
• Design hardware solutions from concept documents for new and existing installations.
• Identify and rectify issues during testing and support commissioning.
• Prepare technical reports and support supply chain assessments.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience in industrial sector roles, especially manufacturing or nuclear sectors.
• Hands-on experience with industrial control systems, particularly Rockwell/Allen Bradley.
• Experience with control system hardware design, I/O interfaces, and software tools like AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan.
• Knowledge of IEC standards such as Machinery Directive, BS7671, IEC 61131, IEC 61508/61511.
• Proactive, self-starting, and able to collaborate across disciplines.
• Degree or professional accreditation in Controls, Electrical, Electronics, or related fields.
• Membership in a professional engineering institution preferred.

Security Check clearance is required for the role, and applications are limited to UK nationals or MoD-approved dual nationals.