Senior Acoustics Engineer - NVH/Stealth Submarines

Copello; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - NVH/Acoustics in Barrow-in-Furness to join a stealth-focused engineering team. You will drive noise and vibration measurements across submarines, shaping stealth performance from prototype to in-service testing.

With a STEM degree and several years of NVH experience, you will mentor junior engineers, interpret data for diverse stakeholders, and continuously improve measurement approaches in a technical, demanding environment.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree – Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
• Several years' professional experience in Noise & Vibration measurement, analysis and reporting.
• Experience using at least one noise and vibration acquisition/analysis platform, such as Siemens LMS, HBK Connect, Brüel & Kjær PULSE or LabShop.
• The ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to stakeholders with different levels of technical expertise.
• A strong problem-solving mindset and the confidence to investigate challenging technical issues.
• A passion for continuous improvement and finding better, smarter ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Noise & Vibration measurements across structure-borne, airborne and fluid-borne noise.
• Support testing from prototype equipment through to fully integrated submarines.
• Analyse and report NVH data, providing clear recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to influence design decisions and solve complex engineering challenges.
• Carry out condition-based monitoring and diagnostic assessments.
• Mentor and develop junior and graduate engineers, sharing your technical knowledge and experience.
• Challenge established ways of working and identify innovative opportunities for improvement.
• Play a key role in delivering stealth assessments, from individual equipment testing through to large-scale transducer measurements during critical commissioning activities.
• Adapt positively to change and thrive in a dynamic, technically demanding environment.

Skills

NVH engineering

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Siemens LMS

HBK Connect

Bruel & Kjær PULSE

LabShop

Job description

Copello is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - NVH/Acoustics in Barrow-in-Furness to join a stealth-focused engineering team. You will drive noise and vibration measurements across submarines, shaping stealth performance from prototype to in-service testing.

With a STEM degree and several years of NVH experience, you will mentor junior engineers, interpret data for diverse stakeholders, and continuously improve measurement approaches in a technical, demanding environment.