Graduate Acoustician
Location: RAF Henlow
Salary: £29,580 (+15% Market Skills Allowance, reviewed annually)
The Noise and Vibration Division (NVD) of the RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine (CAM) provide specialist scientific support to the RAF and wider MOD. From conducting occupational and environmental noise and vibration surveys to analysing data, writing reports and presenting MOD courses. The work we do is varied, engaging and key to fulfilling the broader aims of the NVD. That’s where you come in.
The role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our small team to complete two primary streams of work. First is occupational noise and whole-body vibration assessments (WBV) and environmental noise modelling. You’ll be required to survey aircrew in-flight noise and WBV exposure as well as groundcrew noise. This aspect of the role looks to test for and mitigate against Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and other problems.
The second focus is Military Aviation Noise Contour (MANC) mapping and is more aligned with the Environmental Protections Act (EPA). You’ll use specialist computer software to produce a range of noise contour maps around military airfields and provide direct support to the department’s core functions.
As well as the above, you’ll assist Subject Matter Experts and give presentations on noise and vibration related MOD courses to a range of audiences each year.
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