Nuclear Core Stress Engineer Submarines
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Nuclear Core Stress Engineer
Full Time
Derby - Raynesway
Why Rolls-Royce
Our submarines business is responsible for the design manufacture supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navys submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- with us and well welcome you into an inclusive culture one that invests in your continuous learning and development and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.
We are looking for structurally minded engineers and scientists to join the Core Structural Integrity Department as Stress Engineers. The team is responsible for owning and continuously developing our materials knowledge and capability through testing research and development. We are also responsible for using this data to generate analysis models and methods which we then use to assess the structural integrity of our nuclear fuel assemblies.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.
What you will be doing:
The team provides structural assessments of nuclear fuel assemblies which support a range of product scenarios. These include supporting manufacture of current designs advising improvements to manufacturing processes substantiating new designs and supporting ongoing justifications for in-service product. Successful candidates will cover several of the following skills or have specialist knowledge within one area:
- Structural analysis principles.
- Finite Element Analysis (eg. Abaqus).
- Structural Assessments (eg. fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics).
- Data manipulation modelling and automation.
- Materials behaviours and failure modes.
Who were looking for:
Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all role.
- Degree level qualification in a STEM subject relevant to the skills above.
- Communication skills including formal report writing.
Join us & Power our future
Pioneers of Power
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.
Grade: NGS 7-10
Job Category
Mechanical SystemsPosting Date
14 Oct 2025; 00:10Posting End Date
26 Oct 2025
Key Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Stress Analysis
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Mathcad
- CAD
- Airframe
- Assembly Experience
- Fabrication
- Maintenance
- Catia
- Aviation Experience
About Company
We offer excellent development prospects, along with a competitive salary and benefits. Pioneer an ocean of power. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brillianc ... View more
