Experimental Vibration Engineer

Rolls Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Bristol seeks a Vibration Engineer to join their Experimental Vibration team. In this role, you will analyze engine vibration data and contribute to various testing projects. Your expertise in MatLab and problem-solving skills will be essential as you monitor vibration trends and support engine development programs. This position offers collaboration with a dedicated team focused on advanced testing and analysis capabilities.

Qualifications

• MatLab experience is crucial for data analysis.
• Strong problem solving capabilities necessary for dynamic data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills required for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and trend customer engine vibration data.
• Support operational service desk with on-wing vibration alerts.
• Analyze engine vibration data for development programs.

Skills

MatLab experience

Excellent problem solving skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Education

Degree preferred but not essential

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vibration Engineer to join the Experimental Vibration team which is part of the Test & Experimental Engineering group in Engineering, Technology and Safety.

This is fantastic opportunity to join around 20 other vibration engineers working across multiple projects and multiple SCUs in both Derby and Bristol. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a number of Rolls-Royce's top technologies. You will also have the opportunity to work across a number of different areas from the specification and management of component testing through to the analysis of whole engine vibration characteristics and vibration health monitoring. The Experimental Vibration team are also responsible for the development and deployment of new vibration analysis and testing capability.

Responsibilities

• The monitoring and trending of customer engine vibration data to identify changes in characteristics and potential issues
• Support to the operational service desk (OSD) for any on-wing vibration alerts
• Support to Test Quality and Rolls-Royce overhaul and production facilities with the analysis of engine vibration data to support engine rework and work scopes
• Support of Engine Development Programmes with the analysis and interpretation of dynamic data
• Management and specification of component testing at the Mechanical Test Operation Center in RRD and other test houses in the supply chain
• Development of vibration analysis and testing capability
• Impact testing and modal testing of engine hardware
• The specification and development of new analysis tools and capability.

Qualifications/Experiences

• Degree preferred but not essential
• MatLab experience
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Previous experience in an engineering discipline ideally whole engine or development

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Posting Date

12 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date

25 Sept 2025

Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX