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MARITIME SIGNATURES SPECIALISTS – WE NEED YOU!
Title: 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.
About the Role:
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.
We’re Looking for Experts with Experience in any of the following areas:
* 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.
Responsibilities:
* 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
Essential Requirements:
* 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)
Desirable Requirements:
* 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.
BENEFITS
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