Systems Design Authority / Independent Design Authority - Sonar Systems

TN United Kingdom; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Independent Design Authority to lead the development of cutting-edge sonar systems for submarines. This dynamic role offers the chance to influence engineering approaches and ensure the delivery of full sonar capabilities as part of an integrated combat system. With opportunities for career development in a flexible working environment, you will collaborate with experts and manage technical baselines to maximize operational benefits for the Navy. If you are passionate about innovative solutions and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of submarine sonar systems and array technologies.
• Ability to appraise specifications and design artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Assess and influence sonar system design maturity.
• Collaborate with customers to guide development direction.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Submarine sonar systems knowledge

Signal and data processing

Systems engineering processes

Safety and cybersecurity requirements

Project delivery on time and budget

Education

Degree in a related subject

Chartered Engineer

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Systems Design Authority / Independent Design Authority - Sonar Systems, Templecombe

Client: Thales

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Construction

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6d49dbfeb855

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom. Thales provides armed forces customers with operational advantages across land, sea, and air through a range of defence mission systems solutions, including Sonar, Electronic Combat, and ISR systems. We offer opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment that impacts daily lives and national safety.

Flexible on Location: Templecombe/Cheadle/Crawley/Bristol

Travel: 25% within the UK

Purpose of the Role:

Seeking a challenging role in next-generation products? Interested in innovative solutions? Join us as an Independent Design Authority responsible for the overall fitness-for-purpose of Sonar systems for submarines, influencing engineering approaches and strategic development in UK submarine sonar programs.

This role ensures delivery of full sonar capabilities as part of an integrated combat system, acting as the customer interface, and collaborating across the enterprise to maximize operational benefits for the Navy.

Experience Required:

• Broad and deep knowledge of submarine sonar systems, including array technologies, signal and data processing, and operator interfaces
• Ability to appraise specifications, assessment, design, and qualification artifacts within the engineering process
• Understanding of systems engineering processes for complex systems
• Knowledge of safety and cybersecurity requirements
• Experience in delivering projects on time and within budget

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Assess and influence the maturity of sonar system designs
• Ensure coherence at the combat system level, including third-party integration
• Collaborate with customers and partners to guide development and strategic direction
• Work with experts to confirm acoustic performance and transversal engineering aspects
• Manage technical baselines and risk mitigation
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in a related subject
• Chartered Engineer (preferable)

We support flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.

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Applicants 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, with further documentation as needed.

Thales is committed to inclusive recruitment and will provide reasonable adjustments for neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. For assistance, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team.

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