Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics Analytical Engineering Opportunities - Submarines

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics Analytical Engineers to join a leading firm in Derby. This role involves developing thermal hydraulic models, performing technical analyses, and collaborating with industry partners. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture, investing in the growth of its employees. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to tackle challenges in nuclear propulsion systems, this position offers excellent development opportunities and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Employee Support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in thermal hydraulics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Relevant degree in engineering, physics, or a scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement thermal hydraulic models of varying fidelity.
• Perform technical analysis of core and plant components for safety cases.
• Support design and manufacturing with bespoke thermal hydraulic assessments.

Skills

Thermal Hydraulics

Fluid Dynamics

Heat Transfer

Analytical Mindset

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD in Scientific Field

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics Analytical Engineering Opportunities - Submarines, Derby

Client: Rolls-Royce

Location: Derby

Job Category: Engineering

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c7bc84982a8b

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Description

Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics Analytical Engineering Opportunities

Full Time - On-site

Why Rolls-Royce?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics Analytical Engineers to join Rolls-Royce in Derby.

Our submarines business designs, manufactures, supplies, and supports nuclear propulsion plants for the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and digital-first culture that invests in your growth and development.

Rolls-Royce Submarines is a UK leader in nuclear thermal hydraulics, employing cutting-edge analytical methods, developing future techniques with academia, and possessing unique experimental testing capabilities. Thermal hydraulics is vital for the safety and performance of our nuclear propulsion systems.

The core thermal hydraulics team assesses reactor core performance and safety, ensuring effective heat transfer throughout its operational life. Analyses range from detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics to 1D system models, supporting design, safety, and manufacturing processes.

We offer excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, bonus, employee support, and discounts.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement thermal hydraulic models of varying fidelity.
• Verify and validate models, collaborating with testing teams as needed.
• Create analysis methods, including automation and uncertainty quantification.
• Perform technical analysis of core and plant components for safety cases.
• Support design and manufacturing with bespoke thermal hydraulic assessments.
• Engage with industry partners, academia, and other knowledge centers.

Who we are looking for:

We value agility, boldness, collaboration, and simplicity. Candidates at all levels, from recent graduates to senior engineers, are encouraged to apply.

• Experience in thermal hydraulics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• A relevant degree (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a scientific field.
• An analytical mindset with critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to establish credibility.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.

Please attach a cover letter answering:

• Why you chose to apply based on your technical skills.
• How you can apply your experience to the challenges listed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support Security Check (SC) clearance applications. Applicants must be UK nationals, and dual nationals require additional checks.