Role: Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Location: Hybrid working with Derby, Warrington or Manchester as your primary base
Our mission
Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) offers a British solution to a global energy challenge, placing us at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity and positioning the UK as a future world leader in clean energy technology.
The team
Systems Engineering is fundamental to the successful delivery of the Rolls-Royce SMR programme. It provides the framework that connects customer and stakeholder needs, requirements, architectures, interfaces, design solutions, verification activities and assurance evidence across the entire engineering lifecycle.
The Systems Engineering team is responsible for developing and continuously improving the capability, methods, processes and digital tools that enable our engineers to design, integrate and assure a complex nuclear product. As the organisation grows, the team is driving the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements Management and an integrated digital engineering environment that will support the delivery of a fleet of SMRs.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to help shape and deliver the Systems Engineering capability that underpins the Rolls-Royce SMR programme.
This is a high-impact role operating across the engineering organisation, where you will lead work packages that improve how engineering information, requirements, models and design decisions are created, managed and connected. You will be instrumental in developing and embedding Systems Engineering frameworks, MBSE approaches and digital integration solutions that enable engineers to work more effectively and efficiently.
Working across multiple disciplines, you will tackle complex technical and organisational challenges, influence stakeholders at all levels and help drive adoption of new engineering tools, methods and ways of working. Your work will contribute directly to the creation of a coherent digital thread that supports the design, integration, verification and assurance of our product throughout its lifecycle.
What we'll need you to do
We'll need you to:
What you'll bring
As you can see, this is a pivotal role requiring a combination of technical expertise, systems thinking and strong stakeholder management skills. You'll be comfortable operating through ambiguity, influencing large engineering communities and delivering practical solutions to complex problems.
We'll also be looking for:
Location
We offer hybrid working, with an expectation to attend our offices in Derby, Warrington or Manchester on a weekly basis to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and team activities.
What's in it for you
You'll be joining a rapidly growing organisation during one of the most exciting phases of its journey. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Systems Engineering at Rolls-Royce SMR whilst helping deliver a product that will play a significant role in the future of clean energy.
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We are happy to discuss flexible working. We will also make workplace adjustments for disabled employees if these are needed to help them perform at their best in the role, and we are happy to discuss this once a job offer has been made.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Range:
£50,600.00-
£66,465.00
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining 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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Open job postingAbout the company
Rolls-Royce SMR is developing a new generation of small modular nuclear reactors.