Acoustics Positioning Lead

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

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