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Lead Acoustic Systems Engineer
£40,000 - 50,000
Gerrell & Hard
High Street, Farnborough
£40,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
- Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- 5 years of experience working with underwater acoustic systems (e.g., USBL, LBL, sonar, or acoustic communications)
- Strong background and knowledge of embedded systems development (C/C++, Linux RT, DevOps tools)
- Demonstrated understanding of acoustic navigation principles and signal processing
- Proven experience leading or mentoring cross-disciplinary technical teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills able to convey complex ideas clearly and confidently
- Experience in subsea robotics, oceanography, or defence applications (nice to have)
- Proficiency with modelling, simulation, or data analytics for acoustic systems (nice to have)
- Familiarity with agile development and continuous integration workflows (nice to have)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced underwater acoustic positioning and communication technologies (USBL, LBL, and related systems)
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver high-performance embedded solutions
- Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that align with company and product strategy
- Analyse complex acoustic and system data to optimise performance and reliability
- Mentor engineers and scientists, fostering technical excellence and innovation
- Represent the engineering function at customer reviews, technical forums, and industry conferences
- Ensure all products meet the highest standards of robustness, usability, and interoperability
Description
We are seeking an innovative Lead or Principal Engineer to guide the development of next-generation underwater positioning and communication systems. This high-impact technical leadership role is at the intersection of acoustics, embedded systems, and subsea engineering, delivering reliable, secure, and intuitive solutions that support exploration, defence, and offshore energy operations worldwide. Join our forward-thinking engineering organisation where you will develop technologies that enable safer, smarter, and more connected oceans. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for travel, field trials, and applied research in a supportive environment that values technical curiosity and collaboration.
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