Lead Engineer - C&i Architecture

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £63,600–£83,500; bonus/equity: performance-r...
Hybrid
C&i architecture definition
Independence, separation, segregation principles
Nuclear-grade design principles
You will define the overall C&I architecture for the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station and act as the technical authority for architectural decisions

Job Summary

  • You will define the overall C&I architecture for the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station and act as the technical authority for architectural decisions.
  • The role includes leading the development and management of key architectural deliverables such as the overall C&I architecture model (Capella) and system‑level design descriptions.
  • Benefits include a performance-related bonus, a benefits allowance, and a 12% employer pension contribution.

Matching Summary

You will define the overall C&I architecture for the Rolls‑Royce SMR power station and act as the technical authority for architectural decisions.

Salary

Base: £63,600–£83,500; Bonus/Equity: Performance-related target opportunity; Benefits: 12.5% Benefits Allowance (£2,200 per annum)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C&I architecture definition
  • Independence, separation, segregation principles
  • Nuclear-grade design principles
  • Systems engineering methodologies
  • MBSE tools (Capella preferred)

Nice-to-have

  • Technical leadership and mentoring
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Shaping nuclear-grade system architectures
  • Solving complex engineering challenges

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience across C&I systems lifecycle
  • Deep understanding of functionally resilient systems
  • Strong experience applying industry standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226)
  • Degree-qualified in electrical, control, instrumentation or systems engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
  • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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