Electrical Systems Engineer - UK Nuclear Submarine Programme

About the role

Amentum's Independent Assurance & Regulation (IA&R) team is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join its Bristol office and support the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Submarine Delivery Group (SDG) Nuclear Propulsion team in the UK Nuclear Submarine Programme. The work covers electrical systems, technologies and processes during in-service, manufacturing, plant-life extension and next-generation concept design, ensuring the Continuous At-Sea Deterrent (CASD). It suits engineers several years into their career or former RN Cat A Watchkeepers.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery teams with electrical systems engineering support and technical advice.
• Advise the MOD on the management, production, control and approval of electrical systems in the naval nuclear safety case and engineering documentation.
• Advise on safety case expectations and requirements for safety campaigns with internal stakeholders and external supply chain partners.
• Represent the team in internal and external project, technical and safety meetings.
• Work with other engineering disciplines, quality, safety and delivery teams, and share engineering requirements, constraints and solutions clearly.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, technical forums and best practice, and mentor graduate and early-career engineers where appropriate.

Required profile

• Relevant Engineering or Scientific degree.
• Experience with electrical systems used in safety or mission-critical applications such as nuclear or aerospace.
• Strong awareness of engineering risk, safety and quality requirements, and ability to assess complex technical and safety arguments.
• Clear verbal and written communication with customers and stakeholders, and ability to work autonomously.
• Desirable: membership of (or progress toward) a professional chartered status.

What we offer

• Competitive package including free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Flexible, hybrid and part-time working arrangements discussed with the business.