Mechanical Design Engineer (Structural/FEA) - Civil Nuclear - Submarines

Job Description:

Job Description

Warrington
Full time/ Hybrid (three days in the office)

We have an Mechanical Design Engineer (Structural/FEA) role within Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear working on the Ultimate Diesel Generator (UDG) Project for Hinkley Point C (HPC). This project is of strategic importance of the UK and Rolls-Royce in contributing towards the transition to a low-carbon future, as well as being the first nuclear power station built in the UK for 20 years.

The Mechanical Design Engineer , as part of the Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear Mechanical Team will be responsible for the design and substantiation for a wide range of structures and components. The project incorporates the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of several systems to make up the UDG provision. Therefore the role not only offers an interesting and challenging design/substantiation role but also provides opportunities to see designs being realised, installed and commissioned, offering invaluable experience to the individual.

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

What you will be doing:
You'll be designing, analysing and assessing various structures and components, with key responsibilities as outlined below:
* Undertaking design calculations in accordance with industry standard design codes and standards
* Generate, evaluate, and select the most appropriate design based on cost whilst ensuring that they're appropriate for use and compliant with any space constraints, customer, and UK regulatory specifications.
* Work with the Computer Aided Design (CAD) team to produce equipment fabrication drawings.
* Produce equipment specifications.
* Present designs at internal Technical Reviews.
* Work with fabricators to realise the designs.

Position Qualifications
* Previous experience in mechanical or structural/stress analysis.
* Creating detailed technical reports, presentations, analysis summaries, and recommendations for design improvements.
* Understanding of material properties.
* Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent)

For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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.
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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

07 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date

14 Jan 2026