Job Description
Controls & Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer (Test Rigs) - Submarines
Full time
Derby, On-site
Why Rolls-Royce?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Rig C&I Commissioning Engineer to join Rolls-Royce within Raynesway Engineering Laboratory.
To support and maintain our expanding Submarine capability, Raynesway Engineering Laboratory (REL) is the Rolls-Royce Submarines Test Facility responsible for carrying out the current and future testing programmes, this covers system testing, performance testing and design-proving evaluation.
We are current expanding our capability to meet the requirements of our customers for the next 30+ years.
This brings the need for new experimental and production test rigs to counter our expanding workload. Most of the test rigs will be new, though some may be extensively modified existing rigs.
The role of C&I Commissioning Engineer will be pivotal to these projects being involved from design concept to fully operational test rigs. Our Projects Team have responsibility for design, procurement, installation, commissioning, performance & validation testing of the test rigs.
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.
What you will be doing:
As the Commissioning Engineer for C&I commissioning of test rigs in REL Facility you will be:
- Providing input in design phase, creating C&I commissioning plans
- Writing C&I commissioning procedures based on engineering design
- Supervising equipment build and anticipating commissioning issues
- Executing and overseeing C&I commissioning activities
- Capturing and reporting critical commissioning results
- Supporting handover to Operations Team
- Managing technical queries
Position Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for an Electrical Engineer ideally with experience in industrial maintenance and fault-finding working with Safety Critical Products in a regulated environment such as the Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Rail, Process, Chemical, Nuclear, capital equipment industries.
Proficiency in PLC control systems and PLC input/output testing
Basic knowledge of PLC programming for fault finding
Understanding of instrumentation and output signals
Ability to interpret design documents (P&ID's, cause and effect tables)
Experience in de-energized electrical checks and working with ELV equipment
familiarity with LV equipment and awareness of distributed control systems
Advantageous experience with hot and pressurized water systems
HND / Bachelor's degree in Engineering field or suitable experience in electrical or similar discipline.
For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Validation and Verification
Posting Date
27 Jan 2026; 00:01
Posting End Date
03 Feb 2026
