Rolls-Royce

Job Description

Experimental Engineer (Thermal Hydraulic Testing) - Submarines

Full Time

Derby

An exciting opportunity for an Experimental Engineer has arisen.

As the Experimental Engineer you will work closely with the discipline Development Leads, as well as rig operators and technicians in our on-site engineering laboratory to deliver a suite of experimental testing programmes.

The Experimental Engineering team is responsible for the entire value chain needed to deliver quality test data. This includes deciding where a test will be conducted, developing appropriate test programmes with technical customers, managing the delivery of the enabling work for a test programme (i.e. new rig development, existing rig changes, test procedure development etc.), over-seeing the collection of raw test data, and the processing of raw test data to produce quality data for technical customers.

One of the initial primary focusses of this role will be thermal-hydraulic testing, primarily performed at the MoD/Rolls-Royce facility in Derby, which has pioneered the capability development of high fidelity optical based flow measurement techniques.

Why Rolls -Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

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We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What you will be doing:

With this exciting opportunity your main responsibilities will include:

• Work in close collaboration with Discipline Development Leads, as well as rig operators and technicians in our on-site engineering laboratory to deliver a suite of experimental testing programmes.
• Develop and deploy integrated testing programmes using state of the art optical flow measurement technology to investigate thermal hydraulic phenomena of interest.
• Collaborate with the analytical community in the development of high fidelity analytical methods.
• Be expected to take full ownership for long term roadmaps for all technology areas (including thermal hydraulic, high fidelity measurement, acoustic, component, shock, EC&I, physics, materials and secondary propulsion testing) and for both new and existing test facilities, including their delivery.
• There may also be opportunities to engage with external organisations and in research projects at our University Technology Centres, particularly in relation to fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and novel experimental measurement techniques in the near-term, and potentially in other areas in the future.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of conducting experimental testing to support technical development or V&V, relevant to engineering.
• Understanding measurement techniques, methods and accuracies.
• Experience with optical based measurement technologies is highly desirable.
• Good IT skills, including experience of data processing and knowledge of python.
• Good interpersonal, time management and problem solving skills.
• An analytical mind with good numeracy and literacy.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based subject.

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Posting Date

16 Jun 2025; 00:06

Posting End Date

23 Jun 2025