Novel Cycles Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company located in Derby is seeking a Novel Cycles Engineer to join their Future Technology team. This role is crucial for assessing innovative power generation and gas turbine cycles, focusing on advanced thermodynamic designs. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in cycles modelling. You will be working in a dynamic environment, contributing to the company's energy transition efforts toward a sustainable future. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with diverse specialists and present findings to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate research degree is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of thermodynamics required.
• Experience of modelling chemical processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process modelling and simulation.
• Leading benchmarking studies to inform company strategy.
• Presenting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Thermodynamics knowledge

Cycles modelling skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Tools

Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS)

Job description

#### #### ####* Novel Cycles EngineerRolls‑Royce# Novel Cycles Engineer* Full time* Professionals* Engineering* Derby, United Kingdom* Posted 1 day ago## **Job Description****Novel Cycles Engineer****Derby - Moor Lane**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. The output of your work will supplement work done by Future Platforms, within Future Technology, to assess system level economics and business case, which together help inform future product strategy in our journey to Net Zero.Day-to-day responsibilities include process modelling and simulation, leading benchmarking studies to inform and help steer company strategy and presenting to senior stakeholders.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.**Qualifications:*** A relevant postgraduate research degree is highly desirable. As a minimum 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.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.**Closing date:****20th February 2026**As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.## **Job Category**Validation and Verification## **Posting Date**06 Feb 2026; 00:02## **Posting End Date**