Thermofluids Engineer (fault Analysis)

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £42,000–£55,150; bonus/equity: performance-r...
Hybrid (on-site at derby, manchester, or warrington)
Thermo-hydraulic modeling
Fault scenario analysis
Reactor plant behavior
Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Thermofluids Engineer specializing in fault analysis to support the performance and safety of their small modular reactor power stations. The role involves modeling reactor behavior during fault scenarios, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and adhering to strict quality assurance processes

Job Summary

  • Model reactor plant behaviour during intact circuit fault scenarios, developing a detailed understanding of plant response and the thermal-hydraulic phenomena that drive it.
  • Analysis outputs form a key input to the SMR safety case and underpin the overall substantiation of the power-station design.
  • Collaborate closely with in-house test teams developing large-scale test rigs, supporting benchmarking of analysis tools against experimental data and contributing to test-campaign development.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 78

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Thermofluids Engineer specializing in fault analysis to support the performance and safety of their small modular reactor power stations. The role involves modeling reactor behavior during fault scenarios, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and adhering to strict quality assurance processes.

Salary

Base: £42,000–£55,150; Bonus/Equity: Performance-related target opportunity up to 12.5%; Benefits: £2,200 allowance, 12% employer pension, 28 days holiday

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Thermo-hydraulic modeling
  • Fault scenario analysis
  • Reactor plant behavior
  • Python for analysis workflows
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Technical report writing

Nice-to-have

  • Nuclear plant systems knowledge
  • Safety case principles
  • Benchmarking with test data
  • Continuous improvement of methods

Key Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related
  • Experience applying structured, methodical approach to fluid or thermal analysis
  • Experience using industry-standard thermal-hydraulic or fluids analysis tools
  • Familiarity with Python for analysis workflows or tool development
  • Understanding of analysis quality assurance, verification and validation

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter