Senior C&I Engineer – Data Processing and Control Systems

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Provide technical leadership for the definition, capture, analysis, allocation, baselining and assurance of DPCS requirements across the SMR lifecycle .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £53,700 - £70,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in requirements engineering and management, including elicitation, traceability, and verification within highly regulated industries. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and technical leadership, ensuring quality and compliance across complex systems.

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Requirements EngineeringC&I Systems KnowledgeRequirements Management ToolsStakeholder EngagementSystems Engineering Principles

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Hard Skills

Requirements ElicitationRequirements DecompositionRequirements TraceabilityRequirements BaseliningRequirements VerificationRequirements ValidationChange ControlTechnical WritingConfiguration ControlVerification Planning

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitating WorkshopsConstructive ChallengeCoachingGovernance Activities

Tools & Technologies

IBM DOORS NextHMI/SCADADiagnostics SystemsCommunications SystemsCyber Security

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) ClearanceDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Industry Keywords

NuclearDefenceAerospaceRailAutomotiveEnergyOil & GasIEC 61513IEC 61226IEC 61508

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for the definition, capture, analysis, allocation, baselining and assurance of DPCS requirements across the SMR lifecycle
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
Work closely with plant, safety, architecture, human factors, cyber security, equipment and supplier teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and engineering systems
Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS Next or similar platforms
Knowledge of IEC 61513, IEC 61226 and IEC 61508
Understanding of systems engineering principles including architecture alignment, interface management and verification planning
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including facilitating workshops and reconciling conflicting requirements
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
Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline, or suitable knowledge and experience in lieu of a degree
Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related target bonus opportunity up to 12.5%
Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
Pension with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
29 days holiday plus public holidays
Ability to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support – £250 one-off payment for new starters
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business
Continuous learning and engineering excellence culture