Engineering Manager - Core Design
Derby
Full Time – 5 days on site, with occasional working from home
Why Rolls-Royce?
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We have a vacancy for an Engineering Manager of the Core Design in the Reactor Engineering department.
Reactor Engineering is accountable for the component design, substantiation and safety case of most components comprising the reactor assembly. This includes the core, core structures, CRDMs, and the reactor assembly itself. The department skills include design, physics, performance, materials, and structural integrity.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a role leading one of the key engineering disciplines in Submarines - providing support to the customer across a broad product set at all points in the product lifecycle. You will lead and develop a team of engineers as they support the fleet, factories, submarine build programmes and embark on an ambitious new programme of technology insertion work aligned to the SSN-AUKUS programme. You will be front and centre on some of the largest technical challenges currently facing the submarines business and have the opportunity to lead the area through what will be a key period on all three of the main programmes.
The Engineering Manager for Core Design reports to and carries delegated accountability from the Head of Reactor Engineering for the agreed scope of delivery. You will be line managing a team of c50 engineers, managing wellbeing, recruitment, team structure, absence, and performance. You will provide professional leadership, technical and strategic direction for their team to deliver all programme requirements on time, within budgets and to the specified level of quality.
You will be accountable to the Submarines Chief Engineers for product safety and the delivery of an engineered product that is fit for service. To this end they will need a working knowledge of the engineering governance framework and product safety processes and will need to have a strong background in a relevant technical discipline.
Key Accountabilities
Who We’re Looking For
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.
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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.
Closing Date: 12th November 2025