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Senior Acoustic Engineer

Bristol
1 week ago
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Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Acoustics Engineer with experience of modelling, instrumentation and setting to work for a project delivered by Expleo on behalf of our client

Responsibilities

Provide specialist advice and direction on submarine signatures performance, noise and vibration analysis and design of equipment.
Perform calculations and modelling ranging from analytical to numerical techniques.
Perform noise and vibration data collection, testing, analysis and reporting. This may include the assessment of system and equipment performance by trials at ASC, at equipment supplier's premises and on-board submarines at sea.
Develop, or assist in the development of documentation such as drawings, specifications, test and trials procedures (including safety assessments), concessions, engineering reports and work instructions.
Investigate signatures defects and problems reported from submarines in service. Develop remedial and corrective designs and actions to overcome and prevent re-occurrence of these defects.
Review or approve engineering solutions within your delegated Engineering Authority.
Contribute to the CCSM life of type extension, update and upgrade of systems, and in service support of the fleet.
Provide signatures engineering advice to management and to other ASC departments as tasked.

Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don't hold formal qualifications

Essential skills

Matlab / Simulink modelling experience
Instrumentation specification and set-up
Development Testing in underwater environment

Desired skills

Opportunities for improvement.
Two Way Communication - to be highly competent at both written and verbal communication
Drive and Commitment - to work persistently to overcome obstacles and deliver results
Customer Focus - to recognise customer needs and react accordingly
Teamwork - able to participate as an effective team member
Tech doc creation/proof reading experience
Familiarity with standard office software packages

Experience

Experience in Acoustic and/or sonar applications

What do I need before I apply

This role may require security clearance upto DV level and our offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the appropriate level of clearance. The details of this requirement will be discussed at interview.
If applying for this role, please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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