Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor

Thales Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence electronics seeks a Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor to develop training materials and deliver training to the Royal Navy. The role requires proven Sonar maintenance experience and a Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering. Join a dynamic team to enhance operability and maintainability of Sonar systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years RN experience, including at Senior Rate level.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and acoustic design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DSAT training materials for Maintainer training.
• Deliver DSAT training to the Royal Navy.
• Review system designs from a maintainer perspective.

Skills

Sonar maintenance experience

Sonar Signal and Data processing

Analytical approach

COTS UI prototyping tools

Education

Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Thales provides armed forces customers with operational advantages at every decisive moment throughout the mission. We deliver a full range of defence mission systems solutions across land, sea, and air platforms, including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

Join us to develop your career in a company that researches, develops, and supplies technology impacting millions daily, making life better and safer. We support flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

Sonar Maintenance Training Instructor

Thales is a global leader in defence electronics and radio communications, with a proud 125-year heritage in the UK, delivering major projects like the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier and advanced radio equipment to the Royal Navy.

Based at our Cheadle Heath site near Manchester, you will be part of the Systems Engineering Team, collaborating with UK and international sites.

Purpose

The Operability Expertise cell within Systems Engineering handles Operator, Maintainer, and Human Factors activities for Sonar and Command systems, including UI design, training, and end-user engagement. The team seeks innovative methods to enhance operability, maintainability, situational awareness, user experience, and reduce workload and crewing needs.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain DSAT training materials for Maintainer training.
2. Deliver DSAT training to the Royal Navy.
3. Review system designs from a maintainer perspective to identify potential issues.
4. Innovate to improve maintainability and fault logging.
5. Collaborate with research teams on algorithm development for maintenance.
6. Conduct harbour and sea trials.
7. Support HCI modelling and design for Sonar projects.
8. Assist in business development initiatives.
9. Create training documentation for new developments.
10. Participate in sea trials.
11. Engage with key customer stakeholders.

Key Skills and Experience

Skills

• Proven Sonar maintenance experience.
• Experience with Sonar Signal and Data processing.
• Strong analytical and methodical approach.
• Familiarity with COTS UI prototyping tools (desirable).

Experience

• Experience maintaining Sonar Systems on UK Submarine Platforms.
• Minimum 10 years RN experience, including at Senior Rate level.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and acoustic design (desirable).

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential).

Behaviours and Values

• Dynamic, innovative, reliable, and a strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work offsite, including on platforms and at sea.

Candidates must provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require Security Clearance.

Thales is committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment. For assistance, contact our recruitment teams or visit our website.

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