Role Title
Methods Development Engineer – Rolls‑Royce SMR
Role Overview
The Performance & Analysis team leads the engineering analysis that substantiates the performance and safety of SMR power stations. As a Methods Development Engineer, you will develop, verify and maintain fluid‑thermal analysis methods and associated tools to support reactor plant and containment transient and fault analysis.
Responsibilities
* Develop, verify and maintain fluid‑thermal analysis methods for reactor and containment analysis.
* Translate system design data into robust analysis models following modelling guidelines and good practice.
* Develop and maintain analysis tooling using modern, object‑oriented Python; apply best practices in code structure, performance and maintainability.
* Use Git‑based workflows for configuration control and collaboration; contribute to automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
* Work closely with analysts to gather requirements and ensure that methods meet analysis needs.
* Interface with system designers to ensure accurate modelling of plant configurations.
* Produce high‑quality technical outputs suitable for nuclear safety‑case substantiation.
* Plan and manage own work to meet programme milestones and quality requirements.
* Support knowledge‑sharing and mentoring activities within the team.
Qualifications
* Experience in fluids or thermal‑hydraulic analysis using a structured, methodical approach.
* Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and thermal processes.
* Experience writing analysis reports or contributing to safety‑case documentation.
* Experience with industry‑standard fluid‑thermal analysis tools.
* Experience developing analysis methods, models or tools in Python.
* Familiarity with software‑engineering best practices, testing and quality assurance.
* Experience verifying and validating analysis tools and models.
* Understanding of uncertainty quantification and benchmarking methods.
* Knowledge of power‑generation or other safety‑critical industries.
* Desired: Nuclear thermal‑hydraulics experience (RELAP, FLOMASTER, VIPRE, CTF, GOTHIC).
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
* Degree‑qualified in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline.
Location & Working Arrangements
Hybrid working with primary sites in Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary band: £42,000 – £55,150 (dependent on skills, values and knowledge).
* Performance‑related bonus target of up to 12.5%.
* Benefits allowance: £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package.
* Pension: 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* Holidays: 28 days + public holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
* Private medical insurance – BUPA single cover.
* Life assurance – 6× pensionable pay.
* Home office support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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