Graduate Scientist / Engineer
Are you a Graduate Scientist or Engineer looking to apply your technical skills to develop innovative maritime and underwater technologies for the defence industry?
TKMS ATLAS UK have designed their Engineering Graduate Programme to support those with a passion for Engineering to grow into the next generation of specialists to develop cutting-edge maritime technology for worldwide customers and the UK Royal Navy.
What you'll do
This role exists to develop your technical capability while contributing to real engineering problems from day one. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, applying theory in a practical environment while building the foundations of a long-term engineering career.
Day-to-day, you could be working in any of the following areas:
Contributing to research and development activities across sonar and underwater platform signature domains
Supporting the development of hardware, software and sensing systems
Assisting with signal processing, data analysis and algorithm development
Carrying out modelling and simulation of underwater environments and system behaviour
Working with signal processing, image analysis, data science and machine learning
Developing detection and classification algorithms
Analysing acoustic and non-acoustic data
Simulating and modelling of the physics of sonar systems and generation and propagation of acoustic and non-acoustic signatures in the underwater environment
Test and measurement of acoustic and non-acoustic systems, including those on in-service submarine sonars
Producing technical reports and documentation to support projects and bids
Undertake occasional UK and overseas travel to support projects
You'll be offered a permanent role from day one and enrolled on a structured two-year Graduate Scheme.
What they are looking for
TKMS ATLAS UK are looking for motivated graduates with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for engineering and science. You'll bring:
A degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline
An interest in science, engineering or the marine environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work effectively within a team and build professional relationships
Good organisation and time-management skills
Confidence using standard IT tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
TKMS ATLAS UK?
With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from its Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D, they convert data into information, knowledge and capability that challenge the status quo and deliver advantage at the frontline.
At TKMS ATLAS people are at the heart of their success. An open and stimulating working environment empowers individuals to be creative and act with integrity, while maintaining a friendly and welcoming culture. Alongside continued investment in their in house test and integration facilities, they support the full engineering lifecycle from concept through to in-service support, across sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures.
You'll also get a package that includes:
Competitive salary
Structured career development and graduate training
Pension with enhanced employer contributions
25 days holiday (increasing with service)
Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working patterns
At TKMS ATLAS UK, they support work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking full-time, part-time or condensed working arrangements.
The graduate intake is planned for October 2026 .
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance) .
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