Transducer Engineer – (Hampshire)
(Also known as Acoustic Engineer, Sonar Systems Engineer, or Electromechanical Engineer – Acoustics & Sensors)
About the Role
We’re recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering organisation delivering advanced acoustic, sonar, and navigation technologies for maritime, energy, environmental, and defence sectors globally.
This is a high-impact opportunity to join a specialist electromechanical design team, working on solutions that demand precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. You’ll be involved in hands-on engineering, data-driven evaluation, and collaboration across production, design, and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and maintain acoustic performance standards and acceptance criteria
* Validate and evaluate transducer performance throughout the product lifecycle
* Collaborate with production teams to ensure consistent, high-quality manufacturing
* Support introduction of new designs into production
* Specify acoustic and navigation performance requirements during early-stage design
* Lead root cause investigations into performance issues and implement corrective actions
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Represent product quality in design reviews, releases, and supplier discussions
About You
* Technically strong engineer with a detail-driven, problem-solving mindset
* Enjoys working collaboratively and using data and analysis to influence outcomes
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar (BSc/BEng minimum)
* 3+ years’ experience in a relevant engineering role (graduate level + experience)
* Experience with quality standards and continuous improvement methods
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
* Ability to achieve SC clearance
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience in acoustics, transducers, or underwater technologies
* Familiarity with navigation equipment or systems
* Experience with embedded systems/programming
* Ability to analyse and interpret acoustic or sensor test data
* Hands-on mechanical or prototype testing experience
* Experience working with suppliers or production teams
Why Apply?
* Work on acoustic and navigation technology
* Influence products used in global applications
* Join a collaborative, high-performing engineering team
* Gain exposure to defence and maritime projects
To apply, please contact Coral at DCS for a confidential discussion.