Job Title: Principal Noise and Vibration Engineer Location: Edinburgh (Rosyth) Package: Highly Competitive Salary Benefits Package Role Type: Full time Role ID: SF17575 Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Principal Noise and Vibration Engineer position at our site in Rosyth where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry’s most brilliant minds. The Role QinetiQ Maritime Land and Weapons operates and manages a variety of measurement facilities (sea ranges) throughout the UK and internationally, for the test and evaluation of acoustic stealth for naval ships and submarines. There is an exciting opportunity to help lead a high performing team of engineers and data analysts, including subject matter experts, in delivering critical test and evaluation in the field of vibro-acoustics. You will be an integral part of the Noise and Vibration (N&V) Team, based at QinetiQ Rosyth Aquarius Court, by helping to conduct a diverse range of field measurements as well as performing data analysis, modelling and technical report writing within the office and laboratory. Day-to-day, you will: Act as the principal technical subject matter expert in the R&D domain and represent the company at customer meetings, stakeholder forums, etc. Lead technical innovation and research related to the development of new technologies (algorithms, models and databases) to continually develop the Noise and Vibration Team capability offering. Strengthen current international collaboration and engagement with academia and seek out new mutually beneficial partnerships. Collaborate closely with other similar synergy disciplines across QinetiQ. Provide technical leadership for large scale and high complexity Noise and Vibration projects Within this role, you will be able to work around 25% from home depending on projects. You will also have the opportunity to work compressed hours. Essential experience of the Principal Noise and Vibration Engineer: The Principal Noise and Vibration Engineer must have substantial experience in a similar domain. Qualifications for the Acoustics Lead: You must have an Undergraduate degree in an engineering, maths, science or related technical subject. Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Our Benefits Generous holiday allowance Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to five days’ additional leave We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those, which help the defence community. 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. You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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. About QinetiQ As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role. Security Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Application Guidance If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
