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Performance & Environmental Protection Engineer

Rolls-Royce · Bristol, UK
Clearance Level
SC
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Performance & Environmental Protection Engineer to design, simulate, and verify engines and aircraft at a whole system level. This role involves a blend of theoretical modeling, simulation, and physical testing to ensure product performance and compliance.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Design, simulation, and verification of engines/aircraft at a whole system level.
  • Predict and verify emergent system attributes from sub-system integration.
  • Develop models from engineering first principles, perform thermodynamic simulations, and conduct CFD assessments.
  • Integrate requirements, data, and product understanding across various stakeholders.
  • Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Security Check (SC) clearance is required.

// Role Specification

Performance & Environmental Protection Engineer

Full Time, Bristol

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.

Position Summary:

The Performance & Environmental Protection Engineer (EPPEPE) role is part of the Global Systems Engineering and Product Performance function. The EPPEPE role involves design, simulation and verification of engines/aircraft at a whole system level to predict and verify emergent system attributes which arise from the integration of sub-system components. The role encompasses a wide range of technical activities ranging from development of models from engineering first principles, 1D thermodynamic simulation, empirical modelling, detailed 3D CFD assessment, understanding of certification requirements and physical testing. In addition, the role requires integration skills to allow requirements, data and product understanding to be gathered and disseminated across various stakeholders (e.g., internal sub-system and component teams, airframers, regulatory authorities and customers).

What you will be doing:

  • Own the definition of the product cycle.
  • Provide prediction and analysis of product attributes at the whole system/platform level.
  • Gather, manage and disseminate requirements from/to a range of 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.
  • Provide insight and analysis of real-world operation and customer usage.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external customers.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts including manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, and product definition.
  • An ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
  • Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks.
  • 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 organization.

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 program 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 is 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.

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.