Performance Engineer (f/m/d)

Rolls-Royce; Rangsdorf; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rolls-Royce in Germany seeks an Engine Performance Engineer to perform full engine performance predictions using simulations, focusing on steady-state and transient performance. You will analyze engine-level issues, ensure compliance with certification and engineering processes, and lead testing and reporting activities.

The role requires a degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or equivalent, experience with relevant tools, and strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science or equivalent.
• Experience in jet engine or gas turbine performance is preferred.
• Familiarity with NPSS, Gasturb or GTLab or equivalent design tools.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, SQL and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of aerodynamics and thermodynamics.
• Experience working in regulated engineering environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Perform whole engine performance predictions and analyses using computer simulations for system requirements.
• Demonstrate understanding of engine-level issues related to design, performance, operability and operation.
• Apply knowledge to ensure engineering solutions meet customer and certification requirements and follow processes.
• Lead performance testing, publish technical reports, and present engineering results.
• Contribute to engine certification processes, including defining plans to fulfill performance requirements.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Define and implement best practices in performance across the organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated, optimized system solutions.
• Solve complex performance challenges to drive product improvement.

Kenntnisse

Matlab

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Science

Master's degree considered

Tools

NPSS

GasTurb / GTLab

Microsoft Office

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