Mechanical Control Units - Performance Analysis

Rolls-Royce plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Solihull is seeking a Mechanical Control Units - Performance Analysis to join the Design team. You will translate requirements into analytical models for fuel pump elements, aiding in performance, efficiency and reliability of Rolls-Royce aero-engine products.

The role involves multi-physics modelling, collaboration with design engineers, and contributing to research with university partners to shape future fuel system technologies. Closing Date: 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Maths, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, engineering mechanics, aerospace fuel pumps and fuel control systems.
• Good knowledge of numerical analysis techniques.
• Programming methods – object-oriented.
• Experience with MATLAB, Ansys Mechanical, Mathcad and Prime.

Responsibilities

• Run multi-physics fuel pump analytical models to study tribology, bearing loading and pressure distribution.
• Create and maintain fuel system analytical models for steady-state performance.
• Deploy analytical techniques to optimise stability of fuel control operation.
• Work with Design Engineers to optimise sizing and geometry from model output.
• Provide technical support to in-service investigations and fleet issues.
• Contribute to R&D projects with university partners for new model development.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Numerical analysis

Object-oriented programming

Analytical modelling

Education

Degree in Physics, Maths, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or related

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS Mechanical

Mathcad

Prime

Job description

Job Title - Mechanical Control Units - Performance Analysis

Working Pattern - Full-time / Permanent

Location – Solihull

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Control Units - Performance Analysis to join the team in Solihull As a Performance Analyst within the Mechanical Control Units Design team, you will be part of a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the design, development, and lifecycle support of aero-engine fuel system components. You will play a key role in translating functional requirements into analytical models to represent and derive the design characteristics of fuel pump elements or means of fuel flow and pressure control. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in gas turbine design, and to help shape the performance, efficiency, and reliability of Rolls-Royce products globally.

What you will be doing

• Running a range of multi-physics fuel pump analytical models to look at the tribology of fuel pump bearings, bearing journal and thrust face loading, gear mesh cavitation and fuel pressure distribution models.
• Creating and maintaining fuel system analytical models to replicate the steady state fuel control performance and size valves and metering profiles appropriately for the system requirements.
• Deploying analytical techniques to optimise the stability of fuel control system operation
• Working with the Design Engineers to optimise the component sizing and geometry in line with the model output.
• Providing technical support to in-service engine investigations and contributing to fleet issue resolution.
• Participating in and contributing to research and technology projects aligned with future product development, working with university partners to help new model development.

Position Qualifications

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with:

• Degree in Physics, Maths, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advantage to have knowledge of fluid mechanics, engineering mechanics, aerospace fuel pumps and fuel control systems.
• Good knowledge of numerical analysis techniques.
• Programming methods – object-oriented an advantage.
• Advantage to have experience of any of the following: Programming language(s) MATLAB Ansys Mechanical Mathcad Prime
• Ability to work effectively in a technically challenging and interdisciplinary environment, with a solution-oriented mindset.

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.

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. Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

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.

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

People Leader – Tom Milnes Grade: SNBG SG7 - 10

For further information, please contact: Gauri Sood

Job Category Mechanical Systems

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