Job Description

Thermofluids Systems Engineer

Full Time

Bristol

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Thermofluids engineering 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.

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 analysis of gas turbine engine component, subsystems and/or whole engine temperatures and/or deflections using 1D, 2D and 3D Finite Element Analysis
• Apply systems engineering concepts to define whole engine fluid systems and support resolution of system-level issues. This will include working together with other engineers in Thermofluids, Engine Performance, Controls, Installations, Turbines, Compressors, Combustion, and Power Transmission Systems
• Contribute to their team in defining and completing technical work packages to meet customer requirements
• 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
• Prepare and deliver analysis results in formal and informal design reviews
• Provide direction in diagnosis of thermofluid system related engine and/or component problems and identify and/or develop new and better approaches to the thermofluid system process and guides

Who we’re looking for:

Basic requirements:

• Associate’s Degree and 4+ years of experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience or
• Master's Degree or
• PhD
• Experience with product requirements and risk processes
• Must be motivated to accept responsibility and accomplish results for the customer
• Highly numerate with strong technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of systems level thinking.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for interfacing with multiple groups and will need to be able to communicate effectively in a team environment
• Must demonstrate creative thinking skills and sound judgement

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in gas turbine secondary air system, oil system, fuel system or thermal management system design, modeling, and analysis.
• Experience in finite element-based heat transfer or thermo-mechanical analysis.
• Experience with Rolls-Royce Thermofluid Systems analysis tools (SPAN, SC03, AMESim, Simscape, Fluent, STAR-CCM+, and/or NPSS)
• Experience in gas turbine engine development / production / overhaul test analysis and troubleshooting
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region. In the UK - attained/ working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations)

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings
• 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!

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.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Grade 7-10

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

20 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

27 Jul 2026