MERITUS are recruiting for an Acoustics Positioning Lead to join our client in the marine / defence industry in North East Hampshire in a permanent position.
ACOUSTICS POSITIONING LEAD - Up to £80,000 per annum - Hampshire, UK - FAST MOVING PROCESS
MERITUS are working with a highly advanced engineering organisation operating at the forefront of subsea technology and acoustic systems.
We are seeking an Acoustic Positioning Lead to take ownership of next-generation underwater positioning and communications systems, driving innovation across complex, high-integrity environments.
This is a technical leadership role, sitting within a multidisciplinary engineering function, where you will influence product strategy, lead development activity, and shape future capability in a niche and critical domain.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced subsea acoustic positioning and communications systems
- Define and drive technology strategy for next-generation products (e.g. USBL, LBL systems)
- Work across hardware, software, and systems teams in a matrix engineering environment
- Own embedded systems architecture, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
- Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and guide development
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure designs are manufacturable and repeatable
- Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges and system-level issues
- Mentor engineers and contribute to overall technical capability uplift
- Represent the business at technical reviews, industry events, and customer engagements
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in underwater acoustic systems(minimum ~5 years)
- Experience with acoustic positioning technologies(e.g. USBL, LBL)
- Proven expertise in embedded systems architecture and system design
- Solid programming capability in C/C++ within embedded environments
- Experience working across full software lifecycle / DevOps environments
- Strong analytical capability with experience in data-driven engineering decisions
- Ability to operate at technical leadership level without direct line management
- Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, customers, and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Experience
- Linux RT / real-time embedded systems
- System modelling and simulation
- Experience in maritime, subsea, defence, or offshore environments
