Technical Authority/Chief Engineer

Our client is a globally recognised developer of advanced underwater sensing and acoustic technologies, serving customers across defence, offshore energy, marine science and commercial marine sectors.

They continue to invest in cutting-edge engineering, product development and global growth, building technologies that enable customers to operate more safely, efficiently and confidently beneath the surface.

As the Chief Engineer for Sonar & Underwater Acoustics, you will be the company's recognised technical authority in underwater acoustics, leading the technical direction of future sonar products and heavily influencing engineering, innovation and product development.

This is far more than a leadership position.

It is an opportunity to influence the future of subsea acoustic technology.

The Brief

• ·         Provide technical leadership for the companies sonar and acoustic product portfolio.
• ·         Lead a highly capable team of specialist engineers.
• ·         Define the long-term acoustic technology roadmap.
• ·         Drive innovation from concept through design, testing and commercial release.
• ·         Work directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop world-leading subsea products.
• ·         Act as the senior technical authority for underwater acoustics and sonar engineering.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic technical leadership with hands-on engineering.

Experience Required

This role is suited to Degree qualified Engineers who have a broad understanding of SONAR as a concept, and who enjoy solving complex engineering problems while influencing the future direction of advanced acoustic products.

You'll be responsible for the conception, design and evolution of sonar technologies spanning:

• Sonar systems 
• Underwater acoustics
• Acoustic positioning and navigation
• Acoustic communications
• Beamforming and array processing
• Signal processing
• Underwater sensing
• Autonomous marine systems

Reward Package

In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits package will include:

• Annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working options
• Relocation assistance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced company sick pay, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Insurance
•  Excellent Pension & Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity benefits
• Professional development within an internationally recognised engineering business