Maritime Signatures Specialists

MARITIME SIGNATURES SPECIALISTS – WE NEED YOU!

Location: Leatherhead, Bristol, Burton or Glasgow

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office and working from home.

Are you prepared to play a crucial role in the UK’s underwater defence strategy? With major new‑build ship and submarine programmes, and a range of cutting‑edge R&D technology development initiatives — we’re expanding our Maritime Signatures team, and we want skilled experts like you.

As a Maritime Signatures specialist, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of exciting and technically challenging projects. You’ll deliver high‑value technical insight and strategic guidance to clients across the defence sector. Working alongside multi‑disciplinary teams — and in close partnership with other stakeholders — you’ll help shape projects that play a direct and vital role in supporting the UK’s defence.

• Acoustic and Non‑Acoustic Signatures
• Sonar Modelling and Data Processing
• Ocean Physics and Oceanographic Data Analysis
• Knowledge and Understanding of the Underwater Battlespace
• Signature Aspects of Maritime Platform Engineering for Crewed and Uncrewed Assets

If you have a comprehensive understanding of the relevant physics, engineering concepts and an inquisitive mind for solving complicated problems, we’d like to hear from you.

• Deliver high‑quality engineering analysis, modelling, design support, and operational advice.
• Engage with clients across industry and government.
• Deploy excellent communication and report writing skills to make an impact.
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and strategic consultancy work.
• Work as part of diverse, technically capable project teams.
• Support development of junior engineers and promote best practice.
• Help shape technical solutions that improve safety, reliability, and performance.

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Experience in maritime signatures for the defence industry.
• Highly developed problem‑solving abilities coupled with effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (SC or DV).

• Progress toward Chartership or already chartered.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.