Acoustics and Signature Analyst - Submarines

Rolls Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Derby is seeking an Acoustics and Signature Analyst to perform acoustic analysis and guide submarine programmes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and interest in noise assessments. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, and hybrid working options. Candidates must be UK nationals for security clearance purposes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Employee support assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in noise & vibration assessments.
• Effective at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects.
• Strong analytical skills for technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acoustic analysis and provide guidance to boat programs.
• Strategically develop the signature capability for the future.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the signature community.

Skills

Acoustic analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Acoustics and Signature Analyst
Full Time, On-site.
Derby, Raynesway.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Acoustics and Signature Analyst to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby.

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.
• Provide technical guidance in the design process.
• Drive continuous improvement through the business to develop capability and improvements to design.

Who we are looking for

• 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 (of tools, processes and methods) both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team and organisation.

What we offer

• Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• Hybrid working is available, with a balance between the office, home, or another remote location. Attending the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons is expected on average three days per week.

Equal opportunities

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 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.

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

Security clearance

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.