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