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Job Description Nuclear Core & Systems Performance Engineer - Submarines Full Time- On-siteDerby; An exciting opportunity has arisen for Nuclear Systems Performance Engineers to join Rolls-Royce Team in Derby. Rolls-Royce Submarines are the UK thought leader for nuclear thermal hydraulics; we employ cutting edge analytical methods today, are championing the development of next generation methods for the future with academia, and have unique experimental testing capabilities. The core thermal hydraulics team works to assess the performance and safety of the reactor core, by ensuring adequate heat transfer throughout its operational life; here analysis is undertaken to develop and optimise core designs, substantiate their thermal performance, and to support manufacturing campaigns. Why Rolls-Royce? Our Submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- (url removed) Join us and 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. Teams within plant performance undertake a wide range of thermal hydraulic analyses ranging from detailed predictions of heat transfer in individual components using 3D computational fluid dynamics so that their operational life can be accurately assessed, to 1D systems code models of an entire plant to predict overall performance and ensure its safe operation. This gives rise to a wide range of exciting and interesting workstreams involving fluid dynamics and heat transfer with important real world applications. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. What you will be doing: You will be involved in all aspects of thermal hydraulic analyses of our products, with opportunities to rotate through the wide variety of our different methods and their applications:Developing and implementing thermal hydraulic models of various levels of fidelity.Undertaking verification and validation activities of thermal hydraulic models, in some cases interacting with the Experimental Engineering Team who undertake testing using onsite rigs.Developing production analysis methods, including automation, data assimilation and uncertainty quantification.Conducting technical analysis of the core, plant, and specific components in support of safety cases.Supporting design and manufacture through bespoke thermal hydraulic assessments of our existing and future products.Connecting with other centres of thermal hydraulic knowledge and skills such as our industry partner, civil nuclear and academia.Who we are 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. Thermal hydraulic engineering opportunities are available at all levels from those expecting to graduate in the near-future to experienced senior engineers, with the specifics of each role tailored to the successful candidate. We're looking for candidates with: Experience in thermal hydraulics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer.A strong academic background with a relevant degree (undergraduate, masters, or PhD) in engineering, physics or a scientific subject.An analytical mindset, critical thinking and attention to detail.The ability to communicate effectively with any audience, quickly establishing credibility and buy-in. A willingness to learn from others and collaborate to achieve wider goals. 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. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce 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. Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 03 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date PandoLogic.

We welcome applications for all our UK Frazer-Nash offices. What We Do in Consulting We like problems at Frazer-Nash. The world and our clients have lots of problems and we get a kick out of finding Human Factors solutions to these problems. At Frazer-Nash Consultancy we take pride in providing our clients with innovative and meaningful solutions to their problems, helping to make lives safer, more secure, sustainable, and affordable. Energy generation - how do we ensure our future energy needs are delivered safely and sustainably? National infrastructure - how do we ensure our modern transport systems are effective and deliver safe services for all users? Submarines - How do we balance the competing demands for enhanced military capability, reduced cost and the need for safe operation in new submarine designs? Ships - How do we provide assurance that ships and systems are safe to operate and are environmentally compliant? Military Systems - how we ensure military capability is maximised through the application of human factors? Artificial Intelligence - How do we develop trusted autonomous systems? Digital future - How do we develop smart affordable infrastructure? With recent rapid technological advances, the world faces an unprecedented array of complex engineering challenges and opportunities. Our people are our greatest assets Are you a post-graduate in a Human Factors or related discipline? Do you crave exciting challenges? Do you want to become part of a vibrant and expanding organisation that genuinely cares? Do you want to work in an environment where you are empowered and trusted to deliver success? If the answer is a resounding yes, then let's start the conversation and help you explore what we have to offer, so you can decide for yourself whether you'd like to kick-start your career at Frazer-Nash. Team Information The Human Factors Team at Frazer-Nash is composed of a multidisciplinary team of Human Factors experts with experience across multiple domains. As a Human Factors Engineer you will have the opportunity to get involved in a number of different projects. Currently the team are working across the following projects: The next generation of nuclear power generation including Small Modular Reactors Defence systems including: Land: bridging equipment Sea: new frigate and fleet auxiliary ship design, submarine systems, dockyard design Automation and Unmanned Systems Operations room experiments Transport safety systems Our projects require expertise in Human Factors Integration and we will identify where your skills will best fit, and provide you with opportunities to experience interesting projects as you develop your career with us. Across Frazer-Nash we have a variety of teams whom we work closely with on multi-disciplinary engineering teams that can offer you a range of developmental opportunities to suit the career path that you want to develop. It is our aim to help guide you as you develop your experience and skills to ensure we provide the best fit for you within the Human Factors team. We want to learn as much about what interests you as possible, so please share with us any academic or personal achievements you think we'd like to hear about. What you'll be doing at Frazer-Nash? Our expanding Human Factors Team works closely with our diverse range of cutting edge customers and supports different business groups within Frazer-Nash. We are seeking proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join a busy team. Our work spans across different domains and you will primarily be involved in defence and nuclear work. We are a very supportive team and place a great deal of importance on teamwork, mentoring and support. Working within Human factors team on multidisciplinary projects your experience will develop quickly and you could soon be the HF project lead as you work alongside colleagues from across the team or from other teams such as the Behavioural Psychology Unit. Below are just a few recent examples of projects that we have been working on, to give you a flavour of the type of work you will have the opportunity to get involved in: Helping the Ministry of Defence understand how operations rooms can be configured to maximise decision making and teamwork performance; Supporting engineering design and safety of new dockyard facilities: Providing HF support to the development of autonomous unmanned drones; Supporting the development of the UK's nuclear power generation including the design for Small Modular Reactors; and Contributing to the design of the Royal navy's new frigate. In addition to your HF skills, we will equip you with project management skills so you can manage your own projects as you progress through your career. What you'll need? We are looking for ambitious, intelligent and inquisitive individuals, who can solve challenging Human Factors problems. You will have a related Masters and undergraduate degree in a relevant area with a significant emphasis on Human Factors and Ergonomics or User Experience. You must be either an existing (or seeking to become a) member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human factors or the British Psychological Society. As this is a Graduate position experience is not essential, but you will be expected to demonstrate the importance of Human Factors and how this relates to your qualifications. Through our selection process you will be able to demonstrate capability and potential which will stand you in good stead as you embark on your career in Human Factors. This includes: Human Factors Knowledge. You can demonstrate a broad understanding of the domain and are able to explore how this can be used in the work place. Interpersonal skills. You engage with colleagues and clients and take an interest in ideas and perspectives of others. Communication skills. You are confident when speaking and can clearly explain complex technical matters verbally and in writing. Success. You strive to deliver to the best of your abilities and are open to learning and developing new skills. Resilience. You are able to work with minimal supervision and display an enthusiastic attitude to problem solving. Ultimately, we expect our team members to demonstrate our core company values. These are central to how we consider our customers and each other. This is why we are trusted and repeatedly deliver success. We deliver solutions that make a real difference. The nature of our work means that we sometimes require staff to access Government material, it is therefore necessary for all our employees to gain appropriate security clearance. We will apply for clearance if you have successfully been selected for a position, and we will decide if we can successfully gain full clearance on your behalf based on the content of your application. Any offer of employment is subject to this requirement being met. What can Frazer-Nash offer you? Frazer-Nash, we will support your career development so that you achieve further professional qualifications including Chartership. Our Professional Development Scheme (PDS) is accredited by five professional institutions, and you will be assigned a mentor who will work with you to develop your own individual development plan. You'll also be joining with a large cohort of other graduates so you can be confident you'll receive excellent support and guidance. We don't just offer a graduate programme; we offer a career! Professional chartership development scheme Industry recognised training Support and guidance from passionate and driven Engineers and Consultants You will join a thriving and supportive team as you assist in delivering a range of interesting projects. Across Frazer-Nash the role of Human Factors is a recognised asset, so you will be welcomed into existing teams within Frazer-Nash in order to assist in identifying and delivering Human Factors work. Benefits £31,000 + £2,000 joining bonus Happy to talk flexible working Holiday sale and purchase scheme Enhanced parental benefits Company pension scheme Targeted professional development Life assurance Private healthcare membership Bonus scheme linked into company performance Paid membership fees to a professional institution Support in attaining professional membership Cycle to work scheme Season rail ticket loan