Job Description

Section Leader Electro-Mechanical (Sensors) - Submarines
Full Time
Derby

Why Rolls-Royce?

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sensors Section Leader to join our EC&I sub-systems Department at Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.

The EC&I Sub-systems department supports the design and delivery of the reactor control and instrumentation, power systems, commissioning documentation and plant sensor equipment for SSNA.

You will be involved in leading SSNA sensors programme of work and supporting a section of 7 engineers with headcount to grow to deliver on time products and design outputs. Working with the supply chain, the shipbuilder, teams within the department closely to ensure quality products and design outputs are delivered to the customer on time.

Mechanical and electrical leaders from a broad range of equipment design and support backgrounds would be considered and specific product-based training will be provided. 

Work with us and we’ll 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 offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

You will be leading the SSNA sensors section, supporting the SSNA programme.

Leading the delivery of work packages across the SSNA programme to agreed time and costsManaging a section of 7 engineers with headcount to growLeading the design development of several new sensor products to support the SSNAUKUS programmeLeading the response to rectifying build and commission sensors equipment defects/requests for technical information involving some occasional on-site workLeading the production of build and commissioning documentationLeading the evaluation of the safety and integrity of the sensor’s productsLeading the production of safety case design documentation to support the safe operation of the plantEnsuring process adherence and appropriate governance is applied to all design led activities.Perform the role of SCRUM master in managing the team’s day to day activities in line with the wider plan.

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce 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 roles.

Leadership experienceGreat people skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influenceProgramme management experience, managing several complex programmesElectro-Mechanical Design experience ideally for NPIExperience of Lifecyle EngineeringElectrical and/or mechanical experience and qualificationsKnowledge of Sensor Systems and/or high integrity systemsExperience of product development

We’re an equal opportunities employer. We’re 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 we’ll 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 Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Job Category

Software Systems

Posting Date

30 Sept 2024; 00:09

Posting End Date

14 Oct 2024