Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor

JR United Kingdom; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence electronics company is seeking a Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor in Cheadle. The role involves producing training materials, delivering training to the Royal Navy, and reviewing system designs. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in sonar systems maintenance and a Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• At least 10 years RN experience, including at Senior Rate level.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and acoustic design.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain DSAT training materials for Maintainer training.
• Deliver DSAT training to the RN.
• Review system designs from a maintainer perspective.

Skills

Relevant Sonar maintenance experience

Experience with Sonar Signal and Data processing

Analytical and methodical approach

Familiarity with UI prototyping tools

Education

Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor, Cheadle

Client: Thales

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 9

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Thales provides armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. We deliver defence mission systems solutions across land, sea, and air, including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and ISR systems.

We offer opportunities for employees to learn and develop their careers. At Thales UK, we innovate in Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space. We support flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.

Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor

Thales is a leading name in defence electronics and radio communications, supplying over 40 naval forces globally. We have a 125-year heritage in the UK, delivering the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier and advanced radio equipment to the Royal Navy.

Join our Systems Engineering Team at Cheadle Heath near Manchester. Collaborate with UK and overseas sites.

Purpose

The Operability Expertise cell within the Systems Engineering team handles Operator, Maintainer, and Human Factors activities for Sonar and Command systems, focusing on UI design, training, and operability improvements.

We seek an experienced 2076 Subject Matter Expert Sonar Maintainer for domestic and export projects, including self-funded initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain DSAT training materials for Maintainer training
• Deliver DSAT training to the RN
• Review system designs from a maintainer perspective, identifying potential issues
• Innovate to improve maintainability and fault logging
• Collaborate with research to develop new algorithms
• Conduct system trials in harbour and at sea
• Support sea trials and liaise with stakeholders

Key Skills and Experience

Skills:

• Relevant Sonar maintenance experience
• Experience with Sonar Signal and Data processing
• Analytical and methodical approach
• Familiarity with UI prototyping tools

Experience:

• Sonar systems maintenance on UK Submarine Platforms
• At least 10 years RN experience, including at Senior Rate level
• Knowledge of maritime operations and acoustic design

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering

Behaviours and Values

• Dynamic, reliable, team player
• Effective communicator, willing to work offsite
• Knowledge sharing and adaptability

Candidates must provide evidence of identity, work eligibility, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles require full Security Clearance, which may require additional documentation. For details, refer to the DBS NSV Agency.

Thales offers career development opportunities worldwide, embracing flexible working to support your lifestyle and ambitions.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments for neuro-diverse or disabled applicants. To request support or for questions, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team.