CRDM Section Leader - Submarines

Job Description CRDM Section Leader - Submarines Full Time Derby Why Rolls-Royce? An exciting opportunity for a Section leader role working within the Future Programmes CRDMs Design team within Rolls Royce Nuclear (Submarines). We’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career. In parallel, you will develop and broaden your skillset, driving new product introduction and continuous improvement. You will also be responsible for implementing world class processes which meet business and customer requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery and set the standard for the next generation of submarines design. 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: As a CRDMs Design Engineer, you will be involved with the following: Lead a small team to deliver Key technical outputs balancing cost and quality. Responsible for generating the design justification that support the design requirements and safety case. Translating design requirements into component definition to enable manufacturing both in PCO and the supply chain. Working very closely with producibility to understand manufacturing constraints and apply DfX to the parts to come to the optimal solution. Define and support testing programmes to validate the CRDM design requirements for proof of concept to in-service. Develop close working relationships with the KTP to understand the technology insertion to in great depth. Forge relationships with dependencies to ensure on-time delivery of projects to Control Account Manager and Project Leads to deliver on our promises. Who we’re 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. To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria: The candidates shall have as a minimum MEng/BEng in mechanical engineering or related discipline and relevant experience. Understanding of the Rolls Royce design process including codes and standards. Experience in generating reports to capture design logic and solutions. It is desirable for the candidate to possess a general experience/awareness of: Definition creation and GD&T. Manufacturing processes including an appreciation of inspection method. Application of analytical methods within design. Testing experience. Basic task planning and management Safety Case structure and/or drafting. 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. 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. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Grade 8-10 Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 17 Jul 2025; 00:07 Posting End Date 31 Jul 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.