Naval Vibroacoustic Simulation Engineer

Wärtsilä Corporation; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Limited in Havant, UK invites applications for a Simulation Engineer. You will run dynamic simulations of naval platforms and equipment, building robust finite element models and ensuring compliance with naval requirements.

The role requires knowledge of structural dynamics, shock, vibroacoustic analysis, and experience with ANSYS or Abaqus. Candidates should be eligible for UK security clearance and love cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural dynamics, shock physics, vibroacoustic or related simulation discipline.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, Abaqus or similar software.
• Experience in naval, defence or maritime environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform dynamic simulations, including shock, vibration, modal, acoustic and structural dynamics analysis.
• Develop and maintain finite element models for naval platforms and related systems.
• Translate requirements into design constraints for equipment and systems.
• Correlate simulation models with test data and prepare compliance evidence.
• Contribute to design improvements and knowledge sharing tools.
• Share technical expertise with cross-functional teams.
• Support governance, export control and QEHS requirements.

Skills

Dynamic simulations

Finite element analysis

Naval/defence industry experience

Strong communication in English

Stakeholder collaboration

UK security clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace/Marine Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Abaqus

Job description

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Limited in Havant, UK invites applications for a Simulation Engineer. You will run dynamic simulations of naval platforms and equipment, building robust finite element models and ensuring compliance with naval requirements.

The role requires knowledge of structural dynamics, shock, vibroacoustic analysis, and experience with ANSYS or Abaqus. Candidates should be eligible for UK security clearance and love cross-functional collaboration.