Acoustics & Vibration Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an acoustics engineer to support advanced simulation models and lab validations for aircraft cabin acoustics and vibration issues. You will work with engineering and production teams to integrate developments while maintaining Bombardier’s high standards of acoustic comfort.

You will lead simulation efforts (FE/SEA/ray tracing), participate in lab campaigns, and help plan flight and ground tests to quantify cabin comfort, with fluency in English and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master’s or Ph.D. in acoustics preferred.
• 3–8 years of relevant technical experience in industry (transportation or construction).
• General knowledge in acoustics and vibrations: modeling, measurement techniques, signal processing.
• Advanced expertise in finite element methods (structural dynamics and acoustics) or sound design in buildings or performance halls.

Responsibilities

• Create simulation models (FE, SEA, ray tracing) to assess and optimize design choices for cabin acoustic comfort.
• Develop simulation methods and tools to push the limits of models for aircraft cabin acoustics development.
• Set up and participate in BA Lab test campaigns to validate design concepts and technologies.
• Plan and participate in flight and ground tests to quantify cabin acoustic comfort and vibratory environment.

Skills

Acoustics

Vibrations

Modeling

Measurement techniques

Signal processing

FE methods

Sound design

English fluency

French asset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in acoustics

Tools

FEA / finite element analysis

Job description

• Collaborate with the Engineering Expert responsible for the numerical simulation and Lab measurements to support all programs activities requiring advanced simulation models and/or tests in Lab validations.
• Support your colleagues responsible for cabin acoustics on the Challenger and Global programs to resolve engineering‑related cabin acoustics and vibration issues during production, delivery, or in service, ensuring Bombardier’s high standards of acoustic and vibratory comfort are maintained.
• Collaborate with extended working groups (engineering, production) to support the integration of new developments (connectivity, interior, features, comfort, etc.) into these aircraft while ensuring cabin acoustic comfort meets Bombardier’s high standards.
• Work with colleagues to propose, assess, and develop the tools and technologies that will be integrated into Bombardier’s future aircraft.

• Collaborate with the Engineering Expert responsible for the numerical simulation and Lab measurements to support all programs activities requiring advanced simulation models and/or tests in Lab validations.
• Support your colleagues responsible for cabin acoustics on the Challenger and Global programs to resolve engineering‑related cabin acoustics and vibration issues during production, delivery, or in service, ensuring Bombardier’s high standards of acoustic and vibratory comfort are maintained.
• Collaborate with extended working groups (engineering, production) to support the integration of new developments (connectivity, interior, features, comfort, etc.) to these aircraft while ensuring cabin acoustic comfort meets Bombardier’s high standards.
• Work with colleagues to propose, assess, and develop the tools and technologies that will be integrated into Bombardier’s future aircraft.

To Achieve These Objectives, You Will Be Required To

• Create simulation models (FE, SEA, ray tracing) to assess and optimize design choices leading to preserve or enhance cabin acoustic comfort,
• Develop simulation methods and tools to always push limits of models to answer needs of aircraft cabin acoustics development,
• Set‑up and participate in test campaigns in BA Lab to validate design concepts and technologies,
• Plan and participate in flight and ground tests to quantify cabin acoustic comfort or characterize the vibratory environment in specific areas of the aircraft.
• Analyze test data, write technical reports, and communicate your conclusions and recommendations.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, complemented by a Master’s or Ph.D. in acoustics.
• You ideally have 3 to 8 years of relevant technical experience in the industry (transportation or construction, for example).
• You possess general knowledge in acoustics and vibrations, including modeling, measurement techniques, and signal processing.
• You have more advanced expertise in one of the following two areas: finite element methods (applied to structural dynamics and acoustics) or sound design in buildings or performance halls, ideally.
• You are recognized for fostering a healthy, ethical, and respectful work environment while promoting diversity and inclusion.
• You demonstrate the ability to plan your work according to long‑term objectives and short‑term priorities, and to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to your audience and convey your messages confidently.
• You have a curious, critical, and innovative mindset that enables you to develop your knowledge and skills and be a source of new ideas.
• You are fluent in English; French is an asset.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large‑scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.