Performance Engineer — Systems & Propulsion Analysis

Rolls--royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Performance Engineer in Derby to join the SEPP capability. You will model, simulate, and verify whole-system attributes, coordinating data and requirements across internal teams and customers.

The role demands strong engineering fundamentals and cross-disciplinary thinking to drive product performance and certification readiness. You will engage in 1D thermodynamics, CFD, and data-driven analysis, supporting stakeholders from design to regulatory authorities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and cross-discipline engineering concepts.
• Membership of a relevant professional body; UK Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the definition of the product cycle at whole-system level.
• Provide prediction and analysis of product attributes across system/platform.
• Gather, manage and disseminate requirements to internal and external customers.
• Provide data to subsystems for product design and development.
• Define and manage system and product interfaces.
• Provide insight into product/aircraft interaction and real-world operation.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Cross-discipline engineering concepts

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Performance Engineer in Derby to join the SEPP capability. You will model, simulate, and verify whole-system attributes, coordinating data and requirements across internal teams and customers.

The role demands strong engineering fundamentals and cross-disciplinary thinking to drive product performance and certification readiness. You will engage in 1D thermodynamics, CFD, and data-driven analysis, supporting stakeholders from design to regulatory authorities while