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Associate Noise and Vibration Engineer
Job in
Orpington, Greater London, BR6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-04
Listing for:
QinetiQ
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Test Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SF20405
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 an Associate Noise and Vibration Engineer at our Farnborough 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 an Associate Noise & Vibration Engineer, you'll play an important role in helping to protect the health, safety and performance of military personnel operating in demanding environments. Working as part of QinetiQ's Human Performance Noise & Vibration Team, you'll support the assessment of how noise and vibration impact people, providing the evidence needed to improve safety, comfort and operational effectiveness.
Day-to-day, you'll support and deliver a variety of laboratory and field-based trials, collecting and analysing acoustic and vibration data using specialist equipment and software.
You'll help assess noise exposure, hand-arm vibration and whole-body vibration, while contributing to investigations into their effects on communication, fatigue, comfort and human performance.
The role also involves preparing and maintaining testing equipment, supporting vehicle and aircraft trials, analysing test results, and producing technical reports and customer deliverables.
Working alongside experienced engineers and scientists, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of Defence projects, including the evaluation of hearing protection systems, communication technologies and vibration mitigation solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the planning and delivery of noise and vibration trials in laboratory and field environments
Collecting, processing and analysing acoustic and vibration data using specialist equipment and software
Assessing the impact of noise and vibration on human performance, comfort, fatigue and communication
Preparing, calibrating and maintaining acoustic and vibration measurement equipment
Contributing to technical reports, presentations and customer deliverables
Supporting the evaluation of hearing protection systems, communication equipment and vibration mitigation technologies
Essential experience of the Associate Noise & Vibration Engineer: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data Experience using data analysis tools such as MATLAB or similar software
Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through reports and presentations
Understanding of engineering, physics, acoustics or vibration principles gained through study or project work
Experience of laboratory testing, experimental work or engineering research projects
Willingness to support field trials and undertake occasional UK travel
Essential qualifications for the Associate Noise & Vibration Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Acoustics or a related discipline
Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or a closely related subject
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 Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Farnborough At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.Why
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As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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