Instrument Design Engineer

Instrument Design Engineer
Derby, Warrington or Manchester / Hybrid
£40,000 - £52,500 + Excellent benefits

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Instrument Design Engineer to be involved in industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.

What we're looking for

An Instrument Design Engineer working in an innovative and diverse C&I Function. The Instrument Design Engineer will join a team providing sensors, field instrumentation, connectors and cable solutions for the Rolls Royce SMR Nuclear Power Plant. The job will involve specification and selection of nuclear qualified as well as Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) instruments, including smart instruments, and associated cabling systems. And the interfaces with the plant process, layout and C&I systems teams.

• Support C&I Systems Engineers and Plant Systems Engineers to translate high level requirements into a specification for sensors, field instruments, connectors and cables.
• Engage with Systems engineers and vendors and review of documentation to select candidate devices for meeting the specifications.
• Assess and substantiate that the candidate device's design and performance specification meets the functional and interface requirements specifications.
•  Support the assessment of smart devices using an agreed approach (e.g. against EMPHASIS, IEC 61508, IEC 62671).
• Lead the hardware type test qualification of sensors, field instrumentation, connectors and cable solutions liaising with SQEP Software engineers for the software related elements of the review and qualification of the instruments/components.
• Write Validation Plans and define test vehicles to demonstrate that the instrument, cable and connector requirements have been satisfied.
• Liaise with other disciplines to understand functional and non-functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective component design.
• Support to planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to the life cycle of instruments, cables and connectors.
• Ensure that optimum solutions are provided for the Rolls-Royce SMR Nuclear Power Plant by supporting the procurement, production, and maintenance aspects of the equipment.
• Act as the custodian for ensuring the standardisation of sensors, field instrumentation, connectors and cable solutions across RR SMR.
• Contribute to the production of safety cases and provide support in liaising with regulators and independent nuclear safety assessors.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.


Key selection criteria for this role are:

Comprehensive C&I System Design Proficiency
Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of C&I systems including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical sensors, field instrumentation, connectors and/or cable solutions.

Adherence to Industry Standards
Knowledge and experience of relevant industry standards for systems important to safety (e.g. IEC 61508, IEC 61226, IEC 61513).

Application of Advanced System Methodologies
Knowledge and experience of applying systems engineering methodologies including Model Based Systems Engineering to C&I systems.

Effective Stakeholder Communication
Experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders.

Technical Oversight Proficiency
The ability to provide technical oversight of the work carried out by supply chain partners i.e., discharging the intelligent customer role.


Training & Qualification Requirements

• Hold a degree level qualification in one or more of the engineering disciplines of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems, mechatronics, physics or computer science.
• Applicants without a degree who can nevertheless demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience may also be considered.

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 (DOE) plus:-

- Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we value diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace create a positive and supportive environment where all employees can bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table. We are committed to creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of their identity.

Reasonable adjustments will be made in line with Equality Act 2010 to support any candidate or employee who requires them. This may include changes to working hours, training, or working environment. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know.

This position can offer flexible hours and part-time hours to accommodate individual work-life balance needs. Schedule arrangements can be determined in collaboration with the employee and their line manager to ensure successful job performance and job satisfaction.

*Background checks. As part of our offer process, Rolls-Royce SMR carry out security and financial probity checks on all offered candidates. The security check includes a DBS check. Please note that these are not 'pass' or 'fail' checks and that individual circumstances, as well as where the role sits within the organisation, are taken in to account.

Our Application Process

The recruitment process for this vacancy is being handled by Morson Talent, an official recruitment partner to RR SMR. By applying to this vacancy you are consenting to have your personal information shared with Morson Talent. Your details will only be handled in conjunction with RR SMR opportunities.

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.