Mechanical Design Engineer -Secondary Propulsion (12 Month Secondment) - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
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.
This secondment is a chance to step into the engine room of the Submarines business at a moment that truly matters. The Propulsor project is delivering work that is high-profile, time-critical and central to the overall continuity of the continuous at-sea deterrent (CASD).
This is an environment where initiative counts, practical engineering judgement is valued, and the ability to navigate the design process with skill to unblock process and maintain momentum is paramount.
This 12-month secondment offers accelerated learning & development, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the chance to demonstrate leadership, adaptability, and technical depth under pressure. The opportunity is ideal for the engineer who thrives in fast-moving situations and who wants to be recognised as the person able to step up and deliver solutions.
What you will be doing:
Position Qualifications:
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.
Ideally, the candidate will hold or be willing to attain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance due to the sensitive nature of the product.
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.
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.
Please be aware that 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
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.
Duration: 12 Months
Grade: 8-10
Please contact paul.gargett@rolls-royce.com for further information
Mechanical Systems
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27 Jul 2026
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