Stress Engineer – Primary Components

We are recruiting on behalf of Rolls-Royce Nuclear who currently has an exciting opportunity for Stress Engineers within the Primary Components Operation department to join our Submarines Business, which is the Technical Authority for all Royal Navy submarine nuclear steam raising plants.

In this role, you will develop and apply structural integrity assessment techniques to support the design, safety justification, in-service operation and manufacturing of current and future naval reactor plant Primary Components.

Rolls-Royce is home to some of the world’s finest minds. And nowhere are those minds more keenly tested than in our growing nuclear business. Our team is comprised of a broad range of experts in the fields of engineering, manufacturing, project management and procurement. This is your chance to join them.

Our submarines business is growing on a global scale. We support the Royal Navy as the technical authority to the UK Ministry of Defence for naval reactor plants and we’re continuing to build our nuclear sector capability. For you, this means unique opportunities to work across our portfolio of products and services. Our global, multi-million pound learning and development initiatives empower each individual to build a world-class reputation.

As a Stress Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for:
*Undertaking a broad range of mechanical assessments, including linear, non-linear and dynamic finite element analyses (2D, 3D, static and thermal).
*Making use of industry-wide tools and codes (such as fracture mechanics, fatigue, ASME codes and R6).
*Reporting and presenting the analysis results, which will often involve constructing an appropriate safety argument.
We recruit excellence at every level – from recent graduates to experienced professionals, including those with team management experience.

*A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline).
*Experience of finite element analysis and/or fracture mechanics methods applied to structural analysis.
*A strong background in one of the following areas would also be beneficial: fatigue assessment, probabilistic fracture mechanics, residual stress modelling, acoustic modelling, creep, impact, design-by-analysis, programming (for example Python or Fortran).
*Chartered status (or working towards) of a relevant professional institute would be an advantage.
This post is also suitable for direct entry Graduates that have an aspiration to work in an analytical / stress analysis discipline.

Rolls-Royce is known the world over for creating high-performance, integrated power solutions for use on land, at sea and in the air. In pursuit of better power for a changing world, we apply our knowledge and technology to developing the best solutions for our customers and the environment.

Everyone who works for us receives a comprehensive rewards package that reflects our status as a leading global employer. Our aim is to create an environment in which business objectives and job requirements are clear and in which employees are fairly rewarded for their personal contribution and the overall success of the company.

We have become one of the world’s leading engineering businesses through a consistent strategy for growth. Our order book currently stands at over £60 billion and we expect it to double in size over the next decade. Join us and work for a company known the world over for excellence and innovation.