Opportunities at Rosyth

Building on over sixty years of research for the Ministry of Defence our work includes research into ship and submarine structures, materials technology, noise and vibration as well as survivability and vulnerability for both the MoD and commercial customers. The site also hosts the shock testing facility which is unique in Europe as the only facility capable of testing to MoD shock standards.

Situated on the Firth of Forth our site at Rosyth is within easy reach of the vibrant city of Edinburgh.

We currently have the following opportunities:

Naval Architects and Mechanical Engineers
Whether you're a graduate, or an experienced practitioner in naval architecture, marine/mechanical or aeronautical engineering, we?d like to hear from you. Your role will involve providing technical expertise in a customer-facing, delivery-focused environment and assisting with the preparation of bids.
You'll need a broad knowledge of computational fluid dynamics, model testing, full scale trials and numerical prediction techniques, while experience of commercial and offshore vessels, sea load determination, and finite element analysis of vessel structure would be an advantage.

Oil and Gas Engineer/Energy and Environment Engineer
We are looking for degree-educated engineers, physicists or mathematicians with a solid all-round understanding of the energy and environment markets. This should include a thorough grasp of the technical challenges facing offshore and oil and gas environments, including relevant regulatory regimes, operating methods etc.
A strong background in instrumentation, data transfer and analysis is essential, as is the ability to negotiate with clients and internal groupings to secure work and the resources to deliver. We'll also be looking for good presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with an understanding of the operational and funding issues faced by the customer stakeholders.

Trials Engineer - Noise and Vibration
You should be degree-qualified in engineering, physics, or noise and vibration control; preferably with several years' practical noise and vibration engineering experience. Your role will involve conduct of noise and vibration trials on ships and submarines, as well as delivering a challenging and diverse project portfolio. Experience in instrumentation, data collection and analysis is essential. We are looking for people with good interpersonal and problem solving skills with the ability to work well as part of a team and occasionally independently, often under challenging conditions.

To apply for any of these positions follow the link below, search all permanent vacancies and post your details against vacancy reference 14553.