Acoustics Positioning Lead

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Farnborough, Hampshire, England
Salary GBP 60,000 - 80,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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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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Who is hiring for the Acoustics Positioning Lead role?
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Where is the Acoustics Positioning Lead job located?
The Acoustics Positioning Lead role with Meritus is based in Farnborough, GB.
What does the Acoustics Positioning Lead role pay?
Meritus lists the Acoustics Positioning Lead role at GBP 60,000–80,000 per year.
Is the Acoustics Positioning Lead role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Acoustics Positioning Lead role?
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