Engineer - Cfd & Thermofluids

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £42,000 – £55,150; bonus: performance-relate...
Hybrid
Strong understanding of applied fluid mechanics
Experience delivering 2d/3d cfd analysis
Use of ansys fluent, cfx or star-ccm+
The role involves delivering thermal-hydraulic analysis work packages across the SMR power station to support plant and system design

Job Summary

  • The role involves delivering thermal-hydraulic analysis work packages across the SMR power station to support plant and system design.
  • Candidates will apply 3D CFD techniques to analyze internal flows, pressure losses, heat transfer, and transient behavior while maintaining robust quality assurance.
  • The position offers a salary between £42,000 and £55,150 along with a 12% employer pension contribution and 28 days of holiday.

Matching Summary

The role involves delivering thermal-hydraulic analysis work packages across the SMR power station to support plant and system design.

Salary

Base: £42,000 – £55,150; Bonus: Performance-related target opportunity; Benefits: 12.5% allowance, 12% pension, 28 days holiday, Private Medical Insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong understanding of applied fluid mechanics
  • Experience delivering 2D/3D CFD analysis
  • Use of ANSYS Fluent, CFX or Star-CCM+
  • Pre- and post-processing tools experience
  • Understanding of quality assurance processes
  • Degree-qualified in Engineering or Physics

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Siemens Flomaster 1D analysis
  • Exposure to nuclear or safety-critical industries
  • Working towards Chartered Engineer status
  • Ability to develop new analysis methods
  • Strong communication skills for non-technical stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
  • Working towards Chartered Engineer status desirable
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance required
  • Satisfactory DBS check completion required
  • Basic financial probity check completion required

Work Rights

Must obtain BPSS clearance and pass DBS check

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