Maritime Signatures modelling specialist

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites 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 modelling 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

You'll bring some of the following (depending on discipline):
Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
Experience in maritime signatures for the defence industry
Knowledge of modelling and simulation for maritime signatures, including strong first principles understanding of the underlying physics
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)
Progressing toward Chartership or already chartered (desirable)
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

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