Performance Engineer (f/m/d)

Rolls-Royce; Dahlewitz; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rolls‑Royce in Germany seeks a capable engine performance specialist to join our Mechanical Systems team. You will perform whole engine performance predictions and analyses, using simulations to satisfy system requirements in both steady-state and transient conditions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, publish technical reports, contribute to engine certification plans, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Science.
• Experience in jet engine or gas turbine performance is appreciated.
• Experience with NPSS, Gasturb or GTLab or equivalent design tools appreciated.
• Working knowledge of Matlab, Python, SQL and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of aerodynamics and thermodynamics concepts.
• Experience in regulated engineering environments.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and think innovatively.
• Good English (written and spoken); German is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Perform whole engine performance predictions and analysis using simulations for steady‑state and transient conditions.
• Demonstrate understanding of engine‑level design, performance, operability and operation issues.
• Apply knowledge to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and certification processes.
• Lead performance testing, publish reports, and deliver technical presentations.
• Contribute to engine certification plans and define plans to fulfill requirements.
• Influence stakeholders to develop effective solutions and define best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for integrated and optimized systems.
• Solve complex performance challenges to drive product improvement.

Kenntnisse

Matlab

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

English communication

German language (asset)

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science

Tools

NPSS

Gasturb

GTLab

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Why 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.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will get the chance to:

• Perform whole engine performance predictions and analysis using computer simulations to satisfy system requirements, with expertise in both steady‑state and transient performance.
• Demonstrate expert understanding of engine‑level issues related to system design, performance, operability, and engine operation.
• Apply process and technical knowledge to ensure engineering solutions meet customer and certification requirements and comply with engineering processes.
• Lead performance testing, publish technical reports, and deliver technical presentations of engineering analysis and results.
• Contribute to engine certification processes, including defining plans to fulfill requirements for engine performance.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Define and implement best practices in performance across the organisation.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and demonstrate a strong understanding of related disciplines to ensure integrated and optimized system solutions.
• Solve complex and unique performance challenges to drive product improvement.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in either Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science or equivalent field of experience.
• Experience in jet engine or gas turbine performance would be appreciated.
• First Experience with NPSS, Gasturb or GTLab or equivalent design tools would be appreciated.
• Working knowledge of one or more programming languages (Matlab, Python, SQL) and Microsoft Office Package.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of cross‑discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to, aerodynamics and thermodynamics.
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Good English written and spoken.Knowledge of German is an asset.

Application closing date: 08.09.2026

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

25 aug. 2026; 00:08