Software Engineer - Submarines

An Exciting Opportunity for Software Engineers to Shape the Future of Nuclear Submarine Technology

This role presents a compelling opportunity for experienced Software Engineers to contribute to a mission-critical project within the defence sector. You will be instrumental in developing sophisticated web applications that enhance the design and manufacturing processes for nuclear power plants powering the Royal Navy. This is a chance to leverage your technical expertise to create tools that empower scientists and engineers, leading to more efficient operations and informed decision-making.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to a project with national significance, directly supporting the Royal Navy's operational capabilities.
• Technological Advancement: Be at the forefront of modernising industrial processes through software and digital methods, acting as a key influencer.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Engage in the development of web applications for complex data upload, processing, and visualisation, aiming to reduce risk, time, and cost in product manufacturing.
• Mentorship & Leadership: As a senior engineer, you will have the opportunity to mentor and upskill junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Professional Development: While experience with Python (with scientific libraries like NumPy, SciPy, Polars) and React is beneficial, it's not a prerequisite. This offers an excellent avenue for learning and expanding your skillset in a dynamic tech stack.
• Stable & Secure Environment: Rolls-Royce offers a stable career path within a respected organisation, with support for obtaining necessary security clearances.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Seniority and Experience: This role is designed for individuals with demonstrable long-term experience in commercial software development. A background in highly compliant fields such as financial services, medical, or engineering is particularly valued.
• Numerate and Analytical Mindset: A degree-level education in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering) or equivalent practical experience is essential. The role requires a strong aptitude for logical thinking and problem-solving.
• Commitment to Quality: A dedication to producing high-quality, interpretable, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code is paramount. You will be expected to take ownership of process governance and continuous improvement.
• Client Collaboration: The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including operations and engineering teams, to elicit requirements and translate them into functional software is a key requirement.
• Strategic Thinking: You will be involved in designing and architecting solutions with a focus on long-term stability and maintainability. A delivery-focused mindset, capable of making pragmatic compromises between complexity and value delivery, is crucial.
• Automation Expertise: Experience with automation within the software development and deployment lifecycle is a significant advantage.
• Leadership Attributes: While not necessarily a formal management role, demonstrable leadership behaviours and values commensurate with a senior position are expected.
• Desirable Skills: Candidates with interests in statistics, optimisation, and advanced mathematics will find this role particularly engaging. Experience in navigating organisational change and influencing outcomes within complex structures is also a plus.
• Security Clearance & Nationality: Please note that this role requires a Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats and UK nationality. Rolls-Royce will support the application process for SC clearance if you do not currently hold it.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Software Engineer looking to make a tangible impact in a technologically advanced and secure environment. If you are driven by quality, innovation, and the prospect of contributing to national security, we encourage you to explore this rewarding career path.