Job Description

Aerothermal Engineer

Full-time

Derby/Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aerothermal Engineer to join the Global Mechanical Systems Capability team in Derby.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing.

In this role you will be responsible for the following:

Define requirements for aerothermal, ensuring an accurate and complete flow-down and capture of higher-level requirements. This includes system, sub-system and component aerodynamic, thermodynamic and combustion modelling requirements. Define concepts for all gas path aerothermal systems that meet requirements and evaluate using appropriate analytical methods to support accurate trades at platform and powerplant level and optimised concept down-select. Concepts delivered should be robust to uncertainties in engine interaction and manufacturing capabilities. Integrate gas path aerothermal systems through interaction with all adjacent areas across the organisation to deliver systems are optimised.Perform technical analysis of gas path aerothermal functionality at sub-system and component level, using appropriate methods and tools and to a level of fidelity commensurate with each stage of the product lifecycle and the problem being posed. Perform appropriate verification and validation activity to ensure that requirements have been correctly met and that all gas path aerothermal related aspects of the powerplant (including numerical modelling) meet expectation. This will include the specification of appropriate test and measurement activity, the calibration of models against measured data, and the quantification of uncertainty. Engage in knowledge, Information and Data management for the gas path aerothermal systems, including ensuring adherence to appropriate procedures, technical buy-off, technical report writing, filing and cataloguing of supporting evidence, such as test analysis and numerical simulations. This includes ensuring retention for the relevant time period and deletion once the data or files are superceded or obsolete.Provide Production and In-Service support as required, including concessions, drawing alleviation, and technical variances. This may include but is not limited to on-going technical analysis, root-cause-analysis and resolution, and in-service modifications.Define and conduct capability acquisition, development and application relating to people, process, methods, tools, knowledge management and technology. This may be conducted internally or externally and may involve securing internal or external funding.

Who we’re looking for

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference.  These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. 

Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experienceStrong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and have an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parametersKnowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworksMembership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region. In the UK - attained/ working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations)Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

14 Feb 2025; 00:02

Posting End Date

28 Feb 2025