Maritime Signatures Specialists We Need You!

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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