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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Sonar Systems and Signal Processing while leading complex defense projects through the full systems engineering lifecycle. Capable of translating customer requirements into actionable strategies and ensuring compliance with contract and safety regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sonar Systems ExpertiseSystems Engineering LifecycleTechnical Decision AuthorizationSecurity Clearance (SC)Complex Defense Project Leadership
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Hard Skills
Signal ProcessingSystems EngineeringTechnical Design AuthorityIntegration Verification and Validation (IV&V)Risk MitigationCustomer Requirement TranslationMake vs. Buy Decision MakingContract ComplianceEnvironmental Legislation KnowledgeTechnical Interface Management
Soft Skills
Communication of Technical IssuesStakeholder EngagementInfluencing Technical Decisions
Industry Keywords
Anti-Submarine WarfareMine-Hunting ProjectsDefense ProjectsUK Nationality RequirementMOD Approval for Dual Nationals
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical design authority for complex sonar, anti-submarine warfare, and mine-hunting projects from concept to sea
- Act as the primary technical interface with customers
- Provide final approval on the Design & Justification File (D&JF)
- Serve as the lead technical voice in front of the customer
- Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering strategies
- Ensure solutions meet contract requirements, export restrictions, and safety/environmental legislation
- Navigate Make vs. Buy decisions
- Mitigate technical risks throughout the bid and project lifecycle
- Sign off final integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) of complex systems
- Partner with the Solution Architect and Engineering Delivery Manager
- Travel UK-wide approximately 25%
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant expertise in Sonar Systems, Signal Processing, or Hardware
- Deep understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
- Proven track record as a PDA or Lead Engineer on large-scale, complex defense projects
- Experience authorizing and influencing technical decisions
- Ability to consider business case, supportability, and long-term footprint
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to experts and stakeholders
- Role requires UK Nationality
- Must achieve and maintain Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats before commencing employment
- Generally, eligibility for full SC requires residence in the UK for the last 5 years; in some circumstances, at least 3 years’ UK residence over the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks
- If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-related bonus
- Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
- 24 hours volunteering paid for
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Private medical insurance
- Buying or selling annual leave
- Cycle to work schemes
- Employee discounts
- Paid volunteering day
- Stocks and shares
- Annual bonus