Rolls-Royce is hiring! Structural Systems Design Engineer - Bristol

Mechanicaldesigndirectory; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicaldesigndirectory is looking for Structural Systems Design Engineers to analyze and define structural behavior in Defence Programmes. Candidates will work on commitments ensuring quality, cost, and timelines and will utilize finite element modelling skills with tools like NASTRAN, NX, and Hyperworks. Educational requirements include a degree in a STEM subject and experience in a relevant engineering environment.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a STEM subject or relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with finite element modelling and rotor balancing is desirable.
• Capable of effective technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Defence Programme commitments on time, cost and quality.
• Perform Structural System Design modelling and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in processes and tools.

Skills

Static and dynamic finite element modelling

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Chartered Engineer or working towards status

Tools

NASTRAN

NX

Hyperworks

Job description

Structural Systems Design Engineers are responsible for understanding, analysing and defining/underwriting the static, vibratory and extreme event behaviour of structural systems including whole engine structural modelling, rotor dynamics and balancing. Structural System Design Engineers reside either in the Defence capability core team or are deployed in Defence Programmes. The deployed Structural System Design population are members of Defence Programmes teams with deliverables ranging from New Product Introduction to Production and In‑Service Engine support. The capability core develops, deploys and maintains tools, methods and processes and provides coaching to support the deployed Structural System Design population.

Key accountabilities:

• Deliver Defence Programme commitments on time, cost and quality
• Perform Structural System Design modelling and analysis in order to define/underwrite the product
• Apply appropriate tools and methods, ranging from hand calculations to analytical design space exploration/optimisation, with an emphasis on simplicity
• Collaborate effectively with Product, Product System, Sub‑System and core teams
• Identify opportunities for improvement in tools, methods and processes and support capability core team in development and deployment of enhanced capability
• Communicate technical information effectively with Programme and core teams in written and presentation form

Qualifications and Experience:

• You will be educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/ or have experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls). Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
• Experience in static and dynamic finite element modelling and analysis (e.g. NASTRAN, NX, Hyperworks) and rotor balancing is highly desirable.
• You will be a capable technical communicator in written and presentation forms.
• It is desirable for you to be a Chartered Engineer or hold an affiliate/associate membership of a relevant professional body, or be working towards Chartered/Incorporated status.
• A broad understanding of Gas Turbine physical and functional characteristics would be advantageous.

Candidates should be highly numerate with strong technical and analytical skills, problem‑solving ability and capable of systems level thinking, including personal drive, excellent communication and presentation skills, and will need to contribute effectively in a team environment. Candidates will be expected to take the lead in identifying project requirements, specifying and executing packages of work.

AUG 27 – SEP 9