ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARCHITECT - SUBMARINES

Full Time / Hybrid
Derby / Permanent
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical System Architect to play a pivotal role in the development of the Rolls-Royce Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Electrical Power System.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge nuclear programme, where you will be responsible for shaping the electrical architecture from concept through to implementation. Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will help define system requirements, oversee critical technology development, and engage with key stakeholders including regulators, suppliers, and customers. If you are driven by technical excellence and thrive in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, we want to hear from you.
The Novel Nuclear and Special Projects Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Team are developing the Electrical Power System for the Rolls-Royce AMR and the Electrical System Architect will take a leading role in this development.
As technology evolves, the hunger for secure energy grows with it. Our deployable Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) will provide off-grid power to data centres, defence locations, remote industries or communities and marine applications.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• To capture and agree relevant high-level electrical requirements
• To capture applicable design constraints and quality attributes
• To translate requirements into an architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power System, being cognisant of:
• Defence in depth
• Single failure criteria
• Common cause failure
• Black out conditions
• Loss of power conditions
• Hazards (internal and external)
• To make design decisions relating to the electrical subsystems
• To define and oversee development of critical technologies
• To implement appropriate standards, regulations and best practice in the architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power System
• To carry out appropriate technical reviews and provide the required electrical engineering inputs to the project technical review gates
• To provide support to the broader EC&I Team and the wider Novel Nuclear and Special Projects area as required
• To discuss the architecture for the AMR electrical systems with external organisations including the nuclear safety regulator, potential customers and suppliers

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Working knowledge of common electrical design codes, standards and processes. Knowledge of BS EN IEC 63046 and IEEE 15288 will be beneficial
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and components
• Membership of a professional engineering institution or working towards membership
• Experience of working in the nuclear industry is desirable, experience within a regulated industry would be beneficial
• Experience in leading the development of design solutions from initial concept through to detailed design definition using a robust design process, including experience of trade-off studies to ensure an optimum design solution is produced
• Experience in planning and executing technical work packages and reporting progress as required
• Experience applying appropriate analysis methods to underpin concept definitions and support the justification of design solution