Acoustics and Signature Analyst

Rolls Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Derby seeks an Acoustics and Signature Analyst to deliver acoustic predictions and support Validation and Verification activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering, with a strong interest in noise and vibration assessments. This full-time role offers excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary, with hybrid working available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrate interest in noise & vibration assessments.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively on multiple projects.
• Experience in research and development, analytical and test validation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustic analysis/CAE (e.g., FEA/FEM, SEA).
• Support product V&V through testing or commissioning programmes.
• Provide technical guidance in the design process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Noise & vibration assessment

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Acoustics and Signature Analyst – Full Time, On-site. Derby, Raynesway.

An exciting opportunity to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby as an Acoustics and Signature Analyst. As an analyst in the Signature Group you will primarily deliver acoustic predictions using engineering analysis/CAE (e.g., FEA/FEM, SEA, multi-physics solvers), develop associated methods and toolsets, and support Validation and Verification (V&V) activities. You will support in-build and future programmes. The Signature Group is responsible for assessing the signature performance of the plant and providing recommendations for improving performance, and also supports technology development, capability and testing programmes.

What you will be doing

You will be conducting acoustic analysis/CAE (e.g., FEA/FEM, SEA, multi-physics solvers) and providing advice and guidance to the boat programmes:

• Strategic thinking to build on the business vision for the future of the signature capability.
• Liaising with customers and various stakeholders in the signature community.
• Undertaking work relating to analysis/CAE, analysis methods development including V&V and uncertainty qualification.
• Supporting product V&V through relevant testing or commissioning programmes.
• Providing technical guidance in the design process.
• Driving continuous improvement through the business to develop capability and improvements to design.

Who we are looking for

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, make a difference, and seek simplicity in everything we do while also securing information. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Bachelor's degree, Master's or PhD in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrate interest in noise & vibration assessments.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work effectively on multiple projects at the same time.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and with our customer.
• Experience of research and development, analytical and test validation activities.
• Desire to actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvements (tools, processes and methods) within and outside the immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team and organisation.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is available to balance time between office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum we are expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Additional information

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures provide different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

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

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, an individual must hold Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have this. Due to the nature of the work and protection of assets, progress is limited to UK nationals or, in MoD approved cases, dual nationals.

Job Category – Validation and Verification

Posting Date – 12 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date – PandoLogic. Keywords: Signature Analyst, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX