SSN JRT Technical Engineer - Submarines

SSN JRT Technical Engineer

Devonport

Full Time

What you will be doing:

You will lead and execute maintenance optimisation initiatives for Royal Navy Submarines, enhancing operational availability by refining maintenance processes, schedules, and design requirements. The role primarily focuses on non-NSRP and support systems but may extend to Reactor Plant systems as required.

Responsibilities:

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

Identify, assess, and implement opportunities to optimise current maintenance processes, aiming to reduce time spent in maintenance and increase Submarine operational availability

Leverage engineering expertise to analyse maintenance tasks and system designs, providing technical justifications for proposed changes. Ensure alignment with industry standards, operational requirements, and safety requirements

Lead and manage optimisation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with technical and operational quality standards. Oversee resources and execution of approved initiatives

Analyse historical maintenance and performance data to identify trends, predict future maintenance needs, and set benchmarks

Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and operations teams across the Submarine Enterprise to ensure the effective execution of optimisation projects and seamless integration into broader operations

Why Rolls-Royce?

Become a part of our Services Team and look after fleet availability. Retain a highly available reactor plant by implementing data and knowledge driven challenges, maximising CASD (continuous at sea deterrent) and future opportunities.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference

A key aspect of the role involves working in a joint team with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Babcock to deliver collaborative solutions. The overall goal is to reduce downtime and increase submarine availability through technical analysis, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

Who we’re looking for

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.

Qualified to a degree level in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related disciplines) or equivalent experience is required

Have in depth knowledge of Submarine systems, including Nuclear Reactor Plants, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Structural, Electrical, and Electronic Components. Experience in the Submarine Enterprise or related industries (e.g., Aerospace, Oil and Gas) is advantageous

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills along with proactively identifying and implementing improvements

Experience of working with cross-functional teams and engaging with external and internal stakeholders at all levels

Proficient in analysing maintenance data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions. Familiarity with statistical tools and performance metrics is beneficial

Experience in regulated environments, such as the Submarine Enterprise, Nuclear Industry, or other Defence-Related sectors is beneficial but not required

Experience as a Category A or B Watchkeeper in a Nuclear Submarine environment is highly desirable

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

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.

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy

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.

Please be aware that if this role is outside of your current business sector then T&C’s might differ from your existing agreements – for further information please contact your HR PP directly.

Grade 7-9

Job Category

Engineering for Services

Posting Date

30 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date

07 Oct 2025

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