Rolls-Royce
PWR3 IPS Support Engineer (Nuclear Watchkeeper) - Submarines
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Job Description
PWR3 Integrated Product Support Engineer - Submarines
Location
Derby
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a PWR3 Integrated Product Support (IPS) engineer to join our Rolls-Royce Submarines Availability Centre in Derby. The IPS Engineer will have extensive experience in the maintenance of nuclear reactor plants to join a team working to build the support solution for our next generation of PWR3 powered Dreadnought Class and SSN AUKUS submarines. The role will also partially cover supporting current class platforms.
Why Join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing detail for Dreadnought maintenance tasks
- Guiding others on the production of maintenance task details
- Delivering work packages to build other aspects of the Dreadnought Support solution (e.g. other technical documents, spares/support equipment identification, etc)
- Working closely with an array of stakeholders, both internally and externally
- Working to ensure that the nuclear reactors for the future classes of submarines have a great support solution.
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Position Qualifications
- Submarine operational knowledge (Nuclear Watchkeeper CAT A)
- Technical degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage your own work and guide others in theirs.
- Ability to work to deadlines and deliver a high quality output.
- Collaborative with strong stakeholder management capabilities
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.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
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Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Important Notes
- The priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
- The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to fall within the grades shown.
- This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
- It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Contact Information
Please contact paul.gargett@rolls-royce.com for further information.
Job Details
- Grade: NGS 7-10
- Job Category: Engineering for Services
- Posting Date: 17 Jul 2026; 00:07
- Posting End Date: 24 Jul 2026
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