Thermofluids Engineer

An exciting opportunities for Thermofluids Engineers have arisen to influence and shape the future of the Defence business in India. The roles involve working with business and external stakeholders to support the delivery of key programme milestones thus enabling the delivery of our Defence Combat strategy.

The Thermo-fluids Systems Engineer is responsible for design and analysis of gas turbine air, oil, fuel, and thermal management systems along with component through whole engine thermal analysis.  The role supports the entire product lifecycle from concept generation and evaluation to in-service support.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet. We’re a leading global player in the defence aero engine market. From combat to transport, trainers to helicopters, we provide 16,000 military engines and pioneering service solutions to 160 customers in 103 countries. To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of pounds worth of investments.

Future Programmes UK and International is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business.  We are delivering tomorrows technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes, and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions to meet the customers emerging requirements.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

What you will be doing:

• Perform detailed fluid flow analyses of gas turbine engine air, oil, and/or fuel systems, subsystems, and components using 1-D network analysis and possibly Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analyses in support of fluid flow and heat transfer understanding.
• Perform detailed thermo-mechanical analyses of gas turbine engine component, subsystems and/or whole engine temperatures and/or deflections using 1D, 2D and 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Apply systems engineering concepts to define whole engine Thermo-fluid systems and support resolution of system-level issues. This will include working together with other engineers in Thermo-fluids, Engine Performance, Controls, Installations, Turbines, Compressors, Combustion, and Power Transmission Systems.
• Support engine development testing through analysis or on-site test by planning, monitoring, inspection of instrumented hardware (pre and post-test), data reduction, and model validation.
• Contribute to your team by defining and completing technical work packages to meet customer requirements and implementing systems engineering approaches.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering. Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
• Good understanding of Gas Turbine Engine design processes and methods.
• Experience in gas turbine secondary air system, oil system, fuel system or thermal management system design, modelling, and analysis.
• Experience in finite element-based heat transfer or thermo-mechanical analysis.
• Highly numerate with strong technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of systems level thinking.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills for interfacing with multiple groups, and will need to be able to contribute effectively in a team environment.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

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

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at careers.rolls-royce.com.