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Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Rolls-Royce SMRLead Control & Instrumentation Engineer providing design expertise for C&I systems in SMR nuclear power plants. Collaborating across engineering disciplines and ensuring compliance with international standards.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant.
- Drive cross‑functional engineering collaboration.
- Guide teams in structured systems‑engineering methodologies.
- Ensure technical decisions are robust, compliant and aligned with overall plant architecture and programme objectives.
- Work with process, mechanical and systems engineering teams to translate high‑level requirements into C&I system specifications.
- Collaborate with C&I Functional Architects to define system implementation requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508).
- Lead verification and validation planning.
- Support lifecycle processes, safety case development, regulatory engagement and supply chain assurance.
- Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable.
- Proven record across the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in a highly regulated environment.
- Understanding of system and component qualification.
- Design and development experience in one or more areas: Systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and systems integration.
- Design safety assessments and assurance activities.
- Protection systems – hardwired or programmable.
- Analogue electronics design and FPGA development.
- Industrial plant process control systems and automation.
- C&I instrumentation.
- Data management and processing systems – DCS, SCADA, PLCs or FPGA‑based platforms.
- Physical integration of C&I plant – panels, junction boxes, installation and wiring design.
- Cabling design and management including specification, routing, terminations, installation, commissioning and testing.
- Environmental qualification – EMI/RFI, DSEAR, ATEX and related performance standards.
- Deep knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of safety‑ or process‑critical C&I systems.
- Strong understanding of designing systems resilient to faults.
- Practical knowledge of relevant industry standards including IEC 61513, IEC 61226 and IEC 61508.
- Strong communication skills, able to present complex information clearly, including to regulators.
- Experience providing technical oversight and discharging the intelligent customer role.
- Degree‑qualified in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus - Performance‑related target opportunity
- 12.5% Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
- Home Office Support - £250 one‑off payment for new starters
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Hard Skills & Tools
C&I Systems DesignSystems Engineering MethodologiesAnalogue Electronics DesignFPGA DevelopmentData Management SystemsProcess Control SystemsCabling DesignEnvironmental QualificationSafety AssessmentsRequirements Management
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsTechnical LeadershipMentoring