Senior Engineer

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

Senior Engineer - Acoustics- Barrow-IN-Furness- circa £50,000

Want to work on one of the most technically complex engineering platforms in the UK?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineer - NVH/Acoustics to join a specialist Stealth Engineering team based in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your expertise in Noise, Vibration & Acoustics into an environment where your work will directly influence the design, performance and stealth capability of advanced submarine platforms.

Make your expertise count

As a Senior Stealth Testing & Trials Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring demanding stealth performance targets are achieved.

From equipment prototypes and Factory Acceptance Testing, through to new-build submarine measurements, commissioning and in-service support, you'll work across the full lifecycle of the platform.

You'll be more than just taking measurements. You'll be interpreting data, diagnosing complex problems and influencing engineering decisions that really matter.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct Noise & Vibration measurements and analysis 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.

What you’ll bring

We're looking for an experienced NVH/Acoustics engineer who can combine strong technical capability with the confidence to engage, influence and challenge.

You’ll need

• 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.