Engineer - Thermofluids Model Validation

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
£42,000–£55,150 py
Hybrid
Fluid dynamics and thermal processes
Thermal hydraulics tools
Python-based analysis solutions
Thermal hydraulic analysis codes are critical to modelling fluid and thermal systems that extract power from the nuclear core and ensure safe reactor operation

Job Summary

  • Thermal hydraulic analysis codes are critical to modelling fluid and thermal systems that extract power from the nuclear core and ensure safe reactor operation.
  • You will work closely with method development and analysis teams to verify, validate, and quantify uncertainties in these codes.
  • Benefits include a performance-related bonus, a benefits allowance, and a 12% employer pension contribution.

Matching Summary

Thermal hydraulic analysis codes are critical to modelling fluid and thermal systems that extract power from the nuclear core and ensure safe reactor operation.

Salary

£42,000–£55,150

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fluid dynamics and thermal processes
  • thermal hydraulics tools
  • Python-based analysis solutions
  • Linux HPC systems
  • verification, validation, benchmarking
  • uncertainty quantification

Nice-to-have

  • safety-critical plant systems experience
  • nuclear-specific experience desirable
  • Chartered Engineer preferred

Key Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
  • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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