Performance & Environmental Systems Engineer

rollsroyce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Group Income Protection

Group Life Assurance

Digital GP

Employee Assistance (EAP) and LiveWell

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby is seeking a Performance & Environmental Protection Engineer to design, simulate, and verify engines at the whole-system level. You will develop models from first principles, run 1D thermodynamic simulations, and integrate data across sub-systems, airframers, and regulators.

You’ll work with Matlab, Python and Databricks, apply engineering judgment to certify performance, and communicate findings to internal teams and customers as Rolls-Royce continues to lead high‑tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent
• Strong knowledge in thermodynamics and engine performance with cross-discipline concepts
• Experience with Matlab, Python and Databricks for modelling and code development
• Ability to apply analytical, logical and innovative thinking to technical problems
• Membership of a relevant professional body in the UK preferred towards Chartered status

Responsibilities

• Own the definition of the product thermodynamic cycle.
• Predict and analyze product attributes at whole-system level.
• Gather and disseminate requirements from internal and external customers.
• Provide data to sub-systems for product design and development.
• Define and manage system and product interfaces.
• Provide insight into product/aircraft interaction.
• Analyze real-world operation and customer usage; manage relationships.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Engine performance analysis

Cross-discipline engineering concepts

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Databricks

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Derby is seeking a Performance & Environmental Protection Engineer to design, simulate, and verify engines at the whole-system level. You will develop models from first principles, run 1D thermodynamic simulations, and integrate data across sub-systems, airframers, and regulators.

You’ll work with Matlab, Python and Databricks, apply engineering judgment to certify performance, and communicate findings to internal teams and customers as Rolls-Royce continues to lead high‑tech