Research Manager
Maritime Defence & Underwater Capability
TKMS ATLAS UK is seeking a Research Manager to join its Research & Innovation Division, supporting the development of future maritime and underwater defence capability.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of:
* maritime defence
* underwater warfare
* future capability development
* operational analysis
* and advanced defence research.
The role involves close collaboration with:
* Dstl
* Navy stakeholders
* scientists
* engineers
* and wider defence partners,
helping shape early-stage concepts and research into future operational capability.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional sales role.
The successful candidate will act as a credible interface between customers and technical teams — identifying opportunities, shaping research concepts, supporting bids, and helping convert emerging ideas into funded programmes and future capability.
You'll work within a highly technical environment alongside scientists, engineers and operational specialists focused on the underwater battlespace and wider maritime defence domain.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Identifying and developing research and innovation opportunities within maritime defence
2. Working closely with Dstl and wider MOD/Navy stakeholders
3. S...