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