Thermal Analyst

**Thermal Hydraulic Analyst - Test Rig Scaling**

**Make a difference with a world class company**

We are looking for a Thermal Analyst, to work for Rolls-Royce SMR in Derby or Warrington on projects that will contribute to the global reduction of carbon emissions. This is a unique opportunity for a talented fluid mechanics and thermodynamics engineerto be involved in the design project for a new nuclear power station and the establishment of a world class testing capability.

**About Rolls Royce SMR**:
Rolls-Royce SMR has been specifically created to design, construct and deliver a new fleet of Small Modular Reactor power plants that will contribute to Net Zero carbon emissions globally. Created through Rolls-Royce's passion for engineering excellenceand with world class investment, this is an exciting new business which expects to become a leading player in the future of energy.

**About the Position**:
The Thermal Hydraulic Analyst will be responsible for developing mathematical models in MATLAB or similar, which will replicate reactor thermal and hydraulic behaviour. These models will be used to quantify thermal hydraulic scaling distortions and selecttest rig scaling ratios.

**About You**:
You will be an experienced Engineer with professional accreditation and a degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or a related discipline. You will also have:

- Knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamic fundamentals.
- Experience of developing mathematical models to replicate thermal hydraulic phenomena in MATLAB, Python or similar
- Knowledge of reactor plant thermal and hydraulic behaviour is desirable
- A willingness to challenge conventional thinking, with the desire to make a difference

**Key Responsibilities of the Role will be**:

- To work with the reactor performance and system design teams to understand the analysis methods used and the thermal hydraulic phenomena to be modelled.
- To develop mathematical models from first principles to replicate reactor thermal and hydraulic behaviour (in MATLAB, Python or similar).
- To explore the test rig design space, using mathematical models to quantify scaling distortions.
- To work collaboratively with the rig design team to ensure that an optimised set of scaling ratios are defined.
- To act as a technical representative for the assigned test rigs at technical and project reviews.

**Benefits and Work Conditions**:

- A highly competitive salary is on offer along with a performance related bonus.
- A range of flexible benefits are available to choose from, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
- Travel: the location of work can be either Derby or Warrington.
- Flexible working / hybrid and remote working patterns are available with agreement
- Working hours are 37.5 hrs per week with some additional hours as and when required.
- Rolls-Royce SMR are an equal opportunities employer.