Chief Engineer​/Technical Authority

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