Principal Vibroacoustic Engineer - Plymouth or Bristol

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Job Title: Principal Vibroacoustic Engineer Location: Devonport, Plymouth OR Bristol - Flexible Working Compensation: £53,020 - 64,883 + benefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF46484Build the futureAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Vibroacoustic Engineer at our Devonport or Bristol site.As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility Marine Engineering & Systems- T31.The Principal Vibroacoustic Engineer role is based within our Marine Engineering & Systems - T31 business area.Babcock is rapidly establishing itself as an international Naval ship designer and builder. We have built on the success of the UK MoD Type 31 Frigate and have secured contracts for frigate export variants (AH140) with overseas customers. As well as supportingexports of frigates the engineering team is actively working on other ship newbuild and life extension programs around the world, from small fast attack craft all the way up to aircraft carriers.The roleThe difference our new Principal Vibroacoustic Engineer will makeAs a Principal Vibroacoustic Engineer, youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. This is an opportunity to move your career into a complex whole shipbuilding programme and export markets and be involved in the front end of the design.Day to day, youll be responsible for authoring, reviewing and substantiating Noise and Vibration (N&V) marine systems and whole ship designs against classification society requirements. The role will include undertaking, and advising on, theoretical wholeship vibroacoustic modelling, Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) assessments and local equipment modelling, determining appropriate N&V control methodologies to achieve specified performance criteria.You will also be required to act as the Technical Authority for N&V engineering, liaising with design teams, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure coordination and functionality of design as such you will have deep subject knowledge and beable to lead/direct a small team of specialist engineers.At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, youll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role providesEssential experience

• You are required to have a high level of developed knowledge in Vibroacoustic simulation methods including Statistical Enginery Analysis (SEA), Finite Element (FE) and Boundary Element Model (BEM)
• Ideally you will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in acoustics or a related engineering discipline with extensive experience in the relevant field.
• You will have experience in Field measurements of N&V parameters to support performance assessments, modelling, diagnostic testing and procurement.

What we offerGenerous benefits including:* Generous holiday allowance * Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave * Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance * Working from home and flexible work patterns * Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing * Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme* Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your bestBabcock International For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; becourageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We arehappy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.#LI-POST#LI-HYBRID

Keyskills :
marinenavalacousticnoise and vibrationn&V