Novel Cycles Engineer

Job Description

Rolls-Royce Future Technology wishes to recruit a Novel Cycles Engineer with skills in thermodynamic cycles design and performance modelling with application to the critical assessment of new and novel power generation and gas turbine cycles. Experience with modelling unconventional advanced cycles is essential including the proficient use of appropriate simulation, design and integration tools.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic, agile and creative team, directly reporting to the Chief of Emerging Technologies and working closely with specialists across Future Technologies and Future Programmes. This is an exciting role focused on the assessment of new and emerging disruptive technologies and system level concepts as we navigate Rolls-Royce’s future through the energy transition agenda and journey to Net Zero. The Emerging Technologies team run the companies Horizon Scanning process where new disruptive technology threats and opportunities need careful scientific appraisal.

You will help provide underpinning scientific understanding of cycle-level benefits introduced by new system architectures and novel working fluids and technologies, and how far state-of-the-art technology can be pushed.

Day-to-day responsibilities include process modelling and simulation, leading benchmarking studies to inform and help steer company strategy and presenting to senior stakeholders.

You will be expected to push the boundaries of technology, take part in the company’s horizon scanning processes and identify new opportunities.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a broad and complex stakeholder community, both internal and external, to develop technology strategies and roadmaps.

What we’re looking for….

• A degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other related technical discipline is required with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of thermodynamics.
• Cycles modelling skills are essential including proficient use of tools such as Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS)
• Experience of modelling chemical processes is desirable.
• We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and interest in a range of different sectors and technologies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must with a flair for presenting complex subjects to diverse audiences.
• We are looking for someone who can deal with ambiguity and be self-directed, in addition to passion and genuine curiosity about environmental sustainability and technology and how we can make a difference to our world.
• We are a small but diverse team so we are looking for people who can operate in a collaborative and open environment.

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