Noise Aerothermal Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings through Rolls-Royce

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Your Shares: Matched

Digital GP access

EAP & Live Well

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Derby is seeking a Noise Aerothermal Engineer to own acoustic aspects for Civil Aerospace, predicting noise for future engines and in-service products, and validating designs through analysis and rig or engine testing.

You will collaborate with other engineering functions, suppliers and customers to meet demanding timelines, and lead technology programs to deliver low-noise solutions, shaping the future of aerospace.

Qualifications

• Requires MEng in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in aeroacoustics, gas turbine cycle design, aero-thermal or aerodynamics.
• Experience in gas turbine full engine or rig testing and analysis desirable.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide component design advice to meet noise requirements.
• Estimate noise performance of new or in-service engines under deadlines.
• Liaise with programme leadership and external customers and suppliers.
• Manage experimental activities and acquire relevant acoustic data.
• Lead research and technology programmes for low-noise tech.
• Collaborate with partners and academia to develop noise capability strategy.

Skills

Aeroacoustics

Gas turbine design

Aero-thermal

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

MEng in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering or relevant Science or Maths degree

Job description

Job Description Noise Aerothermal Engineer Full Time Derby

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.

A Noise Engineer is responsible for all aspects of engine noise to support Rolls-Royce's Civil Aerospace businesses. Activities encompass the acoustic prediction of components for future engines and in-service products within the engine and nacelle. It includes verification and validation of engine and component designs via analysis and rig or engine testing, and support of Aircraft Certification of future and in-service products via static and flight noise testing. The role also includes the definition and execution of technology acquisition programmes to deliver novel technology and concepts for noise reduction. In pursuing this work, you will work closely with various engineering functions, suppliers, marketing and airframe companies in order to meet technically challenging requirements, within demanding timescales. This is an exciting and challenging role ideal for an individual seeking to further their Acoustics career by gaining real product development experience and influencing the future of aerospace.

Responsibilities

• The provision of component design advice to meet noise requirements
• The estimation of the noise performance of new or in-service engines, often to short timescales and to commercial guarantee or certification standards
• Liaison with programme leadership, internal supply chain units, external customers, partners and suppliers, representing Noise Engineering
• The management of experimental activities, including the acquisition and appraisal of relevant rig & engine acoustic data
• The execution and leadership of research and technology programmes aimed at generating low noise technology
• Working with partners and academia to contribute to the Noise Capability strategy and create and develop new method

Qualifications and skills required:

• MEng in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering or relevant Science or Maths degree
• To be able to contribute from day one previous aeroacoustics, gas turbine cycle design experience, aero-thermal or aerodynamics technical experience is required
• Previous experience in Gas Turbine full Engine or rig testing and analysis is highly desirable.
• An ability to apply logical and analytical thinking on a range of technical problems and be able to communicate ideas effectively
• Proactive, persistent and customer focused with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Strong Project management and planning skills - capable of responding quickly to urgent requests from customers in addition to longer term planning and technical activities
• Effective interpersonal & communication skills essential for liaising with and influencing Airframe customers, Project leadership and the large number of interfaces that exist with this role

Regional Benefits

• 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
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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 are 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 the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to SNBG 7-10. 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.

Closing Date: 22nd September 2026 Grade: SNBG 7-10

For more information, please contact: Sam Cushley – [e-mail]

Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 08 Sept 2026; 00:09 Posting End Date 22 Sept 2026

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