Aerothermal Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Gym discounts

Tax free cycling

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings via RR Retirement

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Matched Shares

Digital GP

Employee Assistance (EAP)

Live Well programmes

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Derby is hiring a Fan & Compressor Aerothermal Engineer on a permanent, full‑time basis. You will lead the aerothermal design, conduct CFD analyses, and develop in-house tools to predict gas path performance.

You will collaborate across functions to integrate aero-thermal solutions, assess concepts, and support production as well as in‑service activities. A degree in engineering/physics, plus strong communication skills, is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering, Physics or Maths.
• Experience in aerothermal design and analysis desirable.
• Knowledge of aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and gas dynamics.
• Ability to apply analytical and innovative thinking to technical problems.
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels.
• Membership of a relevant professional body; UK Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define aerothermal requirements for fan and compressor systems.
• Develop concepts for gas path aerothermal systems and evaluate with analytical methods.
• Integrate gas path aerothermal systems with adjacent areas to optimise performance.
• Develop capability in people, processes, tools and knowledge management.
• Develop in-house aerothermal computational tools (1D to 3D).
• Perform technical analysis and validate models against data.
• Provide Production and In-Service support including concessions and technical variances.

Skills

Aerothermal design

CFD analysis

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Cross-discipline engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Physics/Math

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Job Description: Fan & Compressor Aerothermal Engineer – Derby – Permanent Full‑Time

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.

The Team

The Fan & Compressor Aerothermal Team is responsible for the development of Fan & Compressor Aerothermal capability. The team delivers technology from TRL1 –7 in conjunction with our strategic partners. Work within the team ranges from the original inception of design work, through NPI design and through in to the EDP. The team supports Production and Fleet issues. The Fan & Compressor Aerothermal capability covers whole module gas path aerodynamics & performance analysis, blade/vane aerodynamic design & analysis, production & fleet support. It relies on skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamic Design at a range of levels of fidelity and testing capability in a range of TRL rigs. Design and capability generation relies on a knowledge and understanding of the interaction of these components both locally and at an engine level. This role is part of the Global Mechanical Systems Capability.

What you will be doing:

• Define requirements for Fan & Compressor 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 Fan & Compressor 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 selection. 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 that are optimised.
• 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.
• Develop in‑house aerothermal computational tools [1D to 3D].
• Perform technical analysis of Fan & Compressor aerothermal functionality at sub‑system and component level, using appropriate methods and tools and to the required level of fidelity.
• Perform verification and validation activity to ensure that requirements have been correctly met and that all Fan & Compressor aerothermal related aspects 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.
• 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.

Basic and preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or a regional equivalent qualification above in Engineering, Physics or Maths providing an understanding of Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer and Computational Fluid Mechanics.
• Experience in Aerothermal design and analysis, whether through academia or industry is desirable.
• Technical knowledge of or interest in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and gas dynamics and an understanding of cross‑discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing, mechanical analysis and product definition.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation.
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region.
• In the UK – attained/working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations).

Regional Benefits

• Life insurance.
• Gym discounts.
• Tax free cycling.
• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls‑Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce Group.
• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Matched Shares: buy one share, get one free.
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations.
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

Our vision

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Equal‑opportunity statement

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be SNBG 07‑10. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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