Maritime Signatures Specialists

MARITIME SIGNATURES SPECIALIST – 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.

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

• 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.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.
• Customisable optional benefits tailored to personal requirements.