Senior C&I Engineer - Data Processing and Control Systems (DPCS)

• Location: Derby, UK
• Role Title: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Data Processing and Control Systems (DPCS)
• We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
• The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) capability at Rolls‑Royce SMR is responsible for defining, designing and delivering the control, protection and automation architecture that underpins the safe and efficient operation of the power station.
• The Data Processing and Control Systems (DPCS) function sits at the heart of this capability, ensuring requirements are fully defined, managed, traceable and aligned throughout the lifecycle of the power station.

About the Role

As a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer – DPCS Requirements, you will provide technical leadership for the definition, capture, analysis, allocation, baselining and assurance of requirements for Data Processing and Control Systems (DPCS) across the SMR lifecycle.

You will work closely with plant, safety, architecture, human factors, cyber security, equipment and supplier teams to translate stakeholder needs into controlled C&I requirements and acceptance criteria. Applying systems engineering and requirements‑management best practice, you will manage interfaces, configuration, traceability, verification status and design maturity across the programme.

This role is specifically focused on DPCS requirements management and provides an opportunity to influence the integrity and quality of the requirements foundation that supports the wider SMR design.

We’ll Need You To

• Elicit stakeholder needs from plant, process, mechanical, electrical, safety and operational teams
• Translate stakeholder needs into clear, structured and testable C&I requirements
• Develop and maintain requirement hierarchies and allocation across systems, subsystems, platforms, software, equipment and interfaces
• Own requirements quality activities, including reviews for correctness, completeness, consistency, feasibility and verifiability
• Establish and maintain bidirectional traceability between needs, requirements, design artefacts and verification evidence
• Define verification methods, acceptance criteria and evidence requirements
• Manage requirements baselines, configuration control and change activities
• Coordinate C&I interface requirements across control systems, HMI/SCADA, diagnostics, communications, cyber security and associated plant systems
• Review supplier requirements deliverables and act as an intelligent customer
• Support verification, validation and evidence generation activities
• Maintain objective measures of requirements quality, maturity and verification status
• Support engineers through requirements reviews, coaching and governance activities

Key Skills Required

• We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:
• Experience in requirements engineering and management, including elicitation, decomposition, allocation, traceability, baselining and change control
• Strong practical understanding of requirements verification, validation and evidence generation
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Energy or Oil & Gas
• Knowledge of C&I systems including: Reactor and plant control Protection systems HMI/SCADA Diagnostics Communications systems Engineering systems
• Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS Next or similar platforms
• Knowledge of relevant standards including: IEC 61513 IEC 61226 IEC 61508
• Understanding of systems engineering principles including architecture alignment, interface management and verification planning
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to facilitate workshops, reconcile conflicting requirements and communicate complex information clearly
• Experience reviewing supplier deliverables and acting as an intelligent customer
• Ability to make proportionate technical judgements and challenge assumptions constructively
• Strong communication, technical writing and presentation skills

Qualifications

Degree‑qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline

Applicants without a degree who can demonstrate suitable knowledge and experience will also be considered

Location

Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site:

Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Salary and Package

The salary band for this role will be between £53,700 – £70,500 dependent on the skills, values and knowledge you bring. There may be flexibility in exceptional cases.

Benefits include

Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity up to 12.5%

Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package

Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions

Holidays – 29 days (+ public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters

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 growth in a rapidly scaling business, and a culture that values diversity, continuous learning and engineering excellence.

Selection Process

The closing date for this role is 9th November 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, with interviews being able to take place straight away.

Pay Range

£50,600.00

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£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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Additional Locations: Manchester, Warrington