Noise Engineer

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Noise Engineer

Full Time

Derby

We have an exciting opportunity for a Noise Engineer to join our team in Derby.

A Noise Project Aerothermal Engineer within Large Engine Design is responsible for all aspects of powerplant generated aircraft noise reduction to support Rolls-Royce's Civil Aerospace businesses.  Activities undertaken by the team encompass the acoustic definition of components within the engine and nacelle, verification and certification of engine and component designs via analysis and rig / engine testing, and the definition and execution of technology acquisition programmes to deliver noise reduction for future and in-service products. 

This is an exciting and challenging role ideal for an individual seeking to further their Acoustics career by gaining real product development experience and influencing the future of aerospace.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

• The provision of component design advice to meet noise requirements.
• The estimation of the noise performance of new or in-service engines, often to short timescales and to commercial guarantee or certification standards.
• Liaison with programme leadership, internal supply chain units, external customers, partners and suppliers, representing Noise Engineering.
• The management of experimental activities, including the acquisition and appraisal of relevant rig & engine acoustic data.

Who we’re looking for

• MEng in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering or relevant Science or Maths degree.
• To be able to contribute from day one previous aeroacoustics, gas turbine cycle design experience, aero-thermal or aerodynamics technical experience is required.
• Previous experience in Gas Turbine full Engine or rig testing and analysis is highly desirable.
• An ability to apply logical and analytical thinking on a range of technical problems and be able to communicate ideas effectively.
• Proactive, persistent and customer focused with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Strong Project management and planning skills - capable of responding quickly to urgent requests from customers in addition to longer term planning and technical activities. 
• Effective interpersonal & communication skills essential for liaising with and influencing Airframe customers, Project leadership and the large number of interfaces that exist with this role.
• Able to deal with ambiguity.

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 and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Closing date: 23rd June 2025

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