Associate Noise & Vibration Engineer

QinetiQ; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Dunfermline is seeking a Noise & Vibration Engineer to assess and improve naval platform performance. The successful candidate will be involved in field trials and laboratory analysis, performing noise and vibration measurements, and preparing technical reports. Practical experience in engineering or a related field is essential, along with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Options for Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfort working in both field and laboratory environments.
• Motivation to learn new techniques and methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducting noise and vibration measurements on naval platforms.
• Performing data analysis and technical modelling.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and presentations.
• Supporting experimental trials and project planning.
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop new tools and methods.

Skills

Interest in engineering, science, or technical problem-solving

Ability to analyse data and identify patterns

Good communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Flexible approach to travel

Education

Practical or academic experience in engineering or a technical discipline

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18592

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Noise & Vibration Engineer at our Rosyth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology alongside some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Noise & Vibration Engineer, you will directly contribute to the assessment and improvement of naval platform performance, helping our customers understand and reduce susceptibility to detection by underwater radiated noise.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be involved in a mix of field trials, laboratory analysis, modelling, and reporting. You’ll work closely with a high‑performing team of engineers and data analysts on diverse projects, including experimental trials on ships and submarines, data acquisition, and technical modelling.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting noise and vibration measurements on naval platforms
• Performing data analysis and technical modelling
• Preparing detailed technical reports and presentations
• Supporting experimental trials and project planning
• Travelling to QinetiQ ranges, shipyards, and occasionally overseas
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop new tools and methods

Essential experience of the Noise & Vibration Engineer:

• Interest in engineering, science, or technical problem‑solving
• Ability to analyse data and identify patterns
• Comfort working in both field and laboratory environments
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Flexible approach to travel and short‑notice deployment
• Motivation to learn new techniques and methods

Essential qualifications for the Noise & Vibration Engineer:

• Practical or academic experience in engineering, science, or a technical discipline – formal degree not required
• Practical experience or relevant technical skills

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at QinetiQ Rosyth. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)