Mechanical Engineer – Noise Control or Acoustician, Ottawa, ON

MDS Aero Support Corporation is an engineering-based organization whose primary focus is the supply of test facilities and test systems for aviation, industrial, and marine gas turbine engines. Certified to both ISO 9001 and 14001 standards, MDS has supplied turnkey engine test facilities, test support equipment, data acquisition systems, and engineering services to a variety of industries and organizations around the globe since 1985.

MDS Aero Support Corporation is a world leader in the supply of test facilities and test systems for aviation, industrial, and marine gas turbine engines. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Noise Control or Acoustician specializing in the design, integration, and commissioning of aero-acoustic systems relating to compressor and gas turbine test facilities.

The Candidate must have demonstrated experience in the following areas: 

  • Calculation of Sound Transmission Losses, Silencer Insertion Losses, Outdoor Sound Propagation, and Indoor Sound Attenuation
  • Infrasound
  • On-site data gathering and acoustic measurements using ISO standards
  • Detailed Facility and Community Acoustic Evaluation.

The successful candidate must have excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to travel internationally.

The Candidate will: 

  • Participate in the detailed design of aero-acoustic systems, facility planning, and equipment layout
  • Be responsible for the development and management of designs from the conceptual stage through fabrication and installation, including:
    • detailed analysis
    • the development of relevant documentation
    • chairing design reviews
    • managing and providing technical support to manufacturers

The Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in designing acoustic systems and familiarity with manufacturing processes, measurements, and engine testing.  Experience or knowledge of the following shall be considered important assets: 

  • Mechanical and structural systems
  • Construction methods
  • Vibration systems
  • Jet noise
  • Acoustic analysis software such as LMS-Raynoise or SoundPLAN

Experience in the field of gas turbine development shall also be considered an asset.

PEO membership or eligibility for PEO membership is required.

Education Requirements: 

The Candidate must possess a degree in Engineering (Masters preferred).

Candidates who consider themselves a team player are invited to submit their resume in confidence to hr@mdsaero.com.  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in Canada and do not require sponsorship will be contacted. 

This position is located in Ottawa, Ontario and since this is a contract position, no relocation assistance will be offered.

Please visit our web site www.mdsaero.com to view all open positions.

Telephone calls not accepted from candidates or agencies.