The Role
As an Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst, you will help ensure the stealth, performance and safety of Royal Navy platforms through world-leading underwater acoustic measurement and analysis.
Day-to-day, you’ll support underwater radiated noise trials, analyse acoustic signatures, contribute to technical reporting, and support the development of innovative measurement systems so you can understand the role in more detail.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing acoustic signature analysis and guidance to customers on underwater acoustic issues
2. Supporting acoustic signature and investment projects with technical leadership
3. Developing improved approaches to acoustic analysis and reporting
4. Ensuring delivery to specified quality, cost and time
5. Interfacing with QinetiQ teams, RN, MoD and industry partners
6. Complying with HSE and Security requirements
Essential experience of the Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst:
7. Background in an engineering, science or technical discipline
8. Logical and methodical approach to data analysis
9. Fundamental understanding of underwater sound propagation
10. Strong oral and written communication skills
11. Experience with modern programming languages or analysis packages
12. Self-motivation and ability to perform in pressurised environments
Essential qualifications for the Associate Acoustic Signature Analyst:
13. Degree in engineering, science, mathematics or a related technical field
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 Winfrith. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
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.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences 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.
Our Benefits
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
16. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
17. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
18. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
19. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.