Structural Integrity Engineer - E24S

Rolls-Royce plc; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Employee discounts

Employee support

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Structural Integrity Engineer for the E24S team in the UK. The role focuses on ensuring structural and mechanical performance of components such as electrical machines, power electronics, EEC units and energy storage systems.

The engineer will work across the lifecycle with Design, System, Safety, Service and Airworthiness teams, applying analytical and numerical methods to deliver world leading solutions while embracing a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and simulate electrical components and sub-systems using diverse methodologies.
• Interpret and report structural simulations, experimental results, and first principles analyses.
• Develop new methods and introduce novel technologies into future products.
• Practice continuous improvement by updating best practices and reducing waste.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

NX

Comsol

LS-Dyna

Job description

Job Description Structural Integrity Engineer - E24S Full Time, Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Structural Integrity Engineer to join the Electrical, Electronics, Software, Control System Design and Product Security (E24S) team in the UK.

As a E24S Structural Integrity Engineer you will analyse and ensure the structural and mechanical performance of a variety of components, e.g electrical machines, power electronic converters, Electric Engine Control (EEC) units, energy storage systems (battery).

In this position you will support our engineering products throughout their entire life cycle; working with Design, System, Safety, Service, and Airworthiness Engineers to ensure our products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

E24S supports a global footprint that supports all our operating sectors of Civil Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear and Power Systems.

What you will be doing:

• Design, analyse, and simulate various electrical components and sub-systems using a variety of methodologies, eg linear, dynamic, thermomechanical, non-linear, rotordynamic, impact, shock.
• Assemble, interpret, and report a combination of structural simulations, experimental results, and first principle analyses into a cohesive understanding of component and sub-system capabilities as measured against requirements and optimise products to deliver world leading solutions.
• Develop new methods and introducing novel technologies into future products.
• Practice continuous improvement principles by using and updating best practices, process automation, and eliminating wasteful process steps.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design and structural analysis
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region.
• In the UK - attained/ working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations)
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation
• Preferred: Familiarity using analysis tools such as Ansys, NX, sc03, Comsol, LS Dyna.
• Proficient with linear statics, dynamics, thermomechanical, non-linear statics, rotordynamics, impact and shock analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of electrical machines or electronic units / components Evidence of delivery within regulation and compliance driven industries such as aerospace, marine or nuclear.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Benefits

• Benefits will include 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!
• 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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.