Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

Role Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

Rolls‑Royce SMR is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to nuclear power. As part of the Control & Instrumentation team, you will help design, implement, and validate robust safety‑critical systems that underpin reactor safety and plant operation.

Responsibilities

• Translate high‑level functional and performance requirements into C&I system specifications
• Liaise across engineering disciplines to understand system capabilities and ensure robust integration
• Perform design assessments to substantiate that C&I system specifications meet all technical, functional and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508 and other relevant standards
• Produce verification and validation plans, including defining test plans for requirement satisfaction
• Support lifecycle processes, policies and procedures related to C&I systems
• Ensure optimum C&I solutions across procurement, operations and maintenance
• Contribute to the development of safety cases and support engagement with regulators
• Deliver agreed work packages and act as a responsible designer or intelligent customer depending on the task
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers, contributing to capability development across the team

Key Skills Required

• Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable, but experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g., Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Oil & Gas) with full C&I lifecycle is also acceptable.
• Design and development experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and systems integration
  • Safety assessments and assurance activities
  • Protection systems – hardwired or programmable
  • Analogue electronics design and development, including FPGA technologies
  • Industrial plant process control systems and automation
  • C&I instrumentation
  • Data management and processing platforms – DCS, SCADA, PLCs or FPGA‑based systems
  • Physical implementation of C&I systems – panels, junction boxes, installation and wiring
  • Cabling design and management including specification, routing, termination, installation, commissioning and test procedures
  • Environmental qualification – EMI/RFI, DSEAR, ATEX and related performance standards
• Significant knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of safety‑or process‑critical C&I systems, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation and commissioning
• Understanding of designing systems resilient to faults (redundancy, diversity, defensive architecture)
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant industry standards and associated regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication skills, able to interpret and present complex C&I information clearly
• Ability to act as an intelligent customer, providing technical oversight of supplier work
• Degree‑qualified in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics; equivalent experience also considered

Location: Hybrid working with primary site in Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Salary and Package

The salary band is £53,700–£70,500, dependent on skills and knowledge.

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus target of 12.5 %
• Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension contribution: 12 % employer + 6 % employee
• Holidays: 28 days + public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private medical insurance (BUPA single cover)
• Life assurance: 6 × pensionable pay
• Home office support: £250 one‑off payment for new starters

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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