Rolls-Royce
Aerothermal Engineer
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Job Description
Aerothermal Engineer
Location: Derby/Bristol
Why Join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce, we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
An Aerothermal Engineer is responsible for the development of Aerothermal capability, both engine delivery from original inception and discussion with the airframers, through NPI, EDP, on to Production and Fleet support, and technology delivery from TRL1 - 7 in conjunction with our strategic partners. The Aerothermal capability covers gas path aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and combustion and relies on skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics at a range of levels of fidelity and testing capability in a range of TRL rigs. Design and capability generation relies also on a knowledge and understanding of the interaction of these components both locally and at an engine level.
What You Will Be Doing
- Define and capture aerothermal requirements at system, sub-system, and component level, ensuring robust flow-down from higher-level requirements.
- Develop and evaluate concepts for gas path aerothermal systems using analytical methods to support platform and powerplant-level trade studies and concept selection.
- Ensure delivered concepts are resilient to uncertainties in engine interactions and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize gas path aerothermal systems across the organization.
- Perform technical analysis of gas path aerothermal functionality at component and sub-system level, selecting appropriate tools and methods for each stage of the product lifecycle.
- Plan and execute verification and validation activities, including specifying and interpreting test and measurement campaigns, calibrating models, and quantifying uncertainties.
- Manage knowledge, information, and data for aerothermal systems, ensuring compliance with data management procedures and the production of technical documentation and supporting evidence.
- Provide production and in-service support, including technical analysis, issue resolution, and the implementation of modifications as required.
- Drive capability development, including improvements to people, processes, methods, tools, and technology, and secure relevant internal or external funding as necessary.
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Who We're Looking For
Basic Requirements
- Associate's Degree and 4+ years of experience or Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience or Master's Degree or PhD.
- Experience with product requirements and risk processes.
- Must be motivated to accept responsibility and accomplish results for the customer.
- Highly numerate with strong technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and capable of systems-level thinking.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for interfacing with multiple groups and will need to be able to communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate creative thinking skills and sound judgment.
Preferred Requirements
- Strong technical understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and combustion, particularly in relation to gas turbine engines or similar complex systems.
- Experience in engineering analysis tools and numerical modelling methods (e.g., CFD, thermodynamic cycle analysis, performance modelling).
- Experience with Rolls-Royce Aerothermal Systems analysis tools (SPAN, SC03, Hydra, Fluent, PRECISE, STAR-CCM+, etc.).
- Experience in gas turbine engine development / production / overhaul test analysis and troubleshooting.
- Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to the region. In the UK, attained/working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations).
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Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die while employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioral aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Mechanical Systems
Posting Date
10 Aug 2026; 00:08
Posting End Date
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