Overview

Job title: Aerothermal, Combustion Thermofluids, Performance Engineer

Location: Derby or Bristol/Hybrid

Working pattern: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Aerothermal Engineer to join the 'Fluid Mechanics - Aerothermal, Combustion, Thermofluids and Performance' function at Rolls-Royce based in Derby or Bristol. This role is part of a high profile, fast paced and ambitious engineering challenge. It requires innovative thinking, creative problem solving, clarity of purpose and leadership. Our engineering leadership is supportive, team oriented, and equipped with a range of engineering disciplines; you may add another pillar to this capability.

As an Aerothermal Engineer, you will be responsible for and have knowledge in problem resolution, defining requirements, analysing test data, aerothermal and thermodynamic modelling of components and systems to facilitate component and engine design. Responsibilities include methods development, rig test support, verifying products, and supporting physical & functional systems and components throughout the product lifecycle.

What you will be doing

In the role, you will be accountable for:

• Using in-house computational tools and methods to derive understanding of component and system level interactions to develop and maintain a functional understanding of the engine and to understand interactions in combustion and high temperature environments.
• Requirement setting for rig activities, and subsequent monitoring and analysis of rig test measurements and results. Occasional running and supporting of low and high technology level tests.
• Developing methods with a view to facilitating robust test vehicle design, including flight test.
• Defining creative, robust, optimised solutions, managing risk and applying new technology as appropriate to deliver quality within highly regulated industries.
• Supporting validation and verification activities.

Who we are looking for

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles guide our behaviours and are essential to our assessment process.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in Aerothermal methodologies and an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts and their impact on system/platform design.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
• Membership 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.
• Security Check (SC) clearance is required to work for Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if not already held. You must hold UK nationality due to the nature of work.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is available to balance time between the office, home, and other remote locations. As a minimum, attendance at the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons is expected on average three days per week.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

22 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

30 Aug 2025