Senior Noise and Vibration Engineer

QinetiQ Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health insurance and Private Medical/D

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Bristol is seeking a Senior Noise and Vibration Engineer to join our defence-focused team. You will review submarine systems, assess design changes, and provide independent technical assurance on acoustic stealth, noise and vibration performance for demanding operational requirements.

The role requires engaging with UK defence stakeholders, delivering technical reports and influencing risk mitigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex engineering environments such as defence, maritime, naval, aerospace or nuclear sectors.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, systems engineering or engineering assurance principles.
• Experience reviewing or validating engineering designs, modifications or technical solutions.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience producing technical reports and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consultancy skills.

Responsibilities

• Review submarine system designs, modifications and engineering proposals.
• Provide independent technical assurance and specialist engineering advice to defence customers.
• Identify acoustic, vibration and platform integration risks and mitigations.
• Produce technical reports, assessments and evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the delivery of complex submarine and maritime programmes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Complex engineering environments

Mechanical systems

Engineering assurance

Engineering design review

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Eng / Marine Eng / Naval Architecture / Systems Eng / Acoustics

Job description

Job Title: Senior Noise and Vibration Engineer

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: £56,250 - £62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20758

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 Senior Noise & Vibration Engineer at our Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As a Senior Noise & Vibration Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting the future capability of the UK's submarine fleet through independent technical assurance, engineering consultancy and specialist advice on acoustic stealth, noise and vibration performance.

Day-to-day, you'll review submarine systems, assess engineering changes and design proposals, identify technical risks, and provide recommendations to defence stakeholders. Working closely with the Submarine Delivery Agency and other key customers, you'll help ensure that complex submarine systems continue to meet demanding operational and stealth requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and assessing submarine system designs, modifications and engineering proposals
• Providing independent technical assurance and specialist engineering advice to defence customers
• Identifying acoustic, vibration and platform integration risks and recommending mitigations
• Producing technical reports, assessments and evidence-based recommendations
• Supporting the delivery of complex submarine and maritime programmes
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders across the defence enterprise

Essential experience of the Senior Noise & Vibration Engineer:

• Experience working within complex engineering environments such as defence, maritime, marine, naval, aerospace or nuclear sectors
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, systems engineering or engineering assurance principles
• Experience reviewing, assessing or validating engineering designs, modifications or technical solutions
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and communicate findings effectively
• Experience producing technical documentation, reports and recommendations for stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consultancy skills

Essential qualifications for the Senior Noise & Vibration Engineer:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering, Acoustics or a related engineering discipline
• Active SC or DV Clearance
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration is desirable

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 our Bristol site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week with regular travel to QinetiQ’s customer site in Abbeywood, Bristol. The QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company’s broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. The site houses a diverse team of engineers, scientists and technical professionals who bring expertise to various projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer.

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.

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

• 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