Principal Acoustic Signature Analyst

Package:  £62,770 - £69,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID:     SF20460

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Acoustic Signature Analyst at our Winfrith site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role:

As an Principal Acoustic Signature Analyst, you will have the opportunity to provide technical leadership across mission-critical test and evaluation programmes, supporting Defence customers through the measurement, interpretation, analysis and exploitation of underwater radiated noise signatures

Day-to-day, you will be recognised as a subject matter expert within the underwater acoustics domain and will provide consultancy, technical leadership and independent advice to customers, stakeholders and internal programmes. You will play a leading role in shaping the future direction of acoustic signature analysis capability, developing innovative analytical approaches and supporting strategic investment activities across Range Infrastructure and associated technology programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the technical authority for underwater acoustic signature analysis, exploitation and complex technical challenges
• Providing technical leadership, consultancy and strategic advice to customers, stakeholders and programme teams 
• Leading the planning, execution and delivery of acoustic signature analysis activities across major test and evaluation programmes
• Driving innovation and capability development in acoustic analytics, data exploitation, modelling and signature knowledge management
• Mentoring and developing analysts, engineers and scientists while contributing to technical strategy and future capability planning
• Building trusted relationships with Defence, Government and industry stakeholders while ensuring successful project delivery, business growth and compliance requirements are met

Essential experience of the Principal Acoustic Signature Analyst: 

• Significant experience in underwater acoustics, acoustic signature analysis, marine sensing, signal processing or related technical disciplines
• Strong understanding of underwater sound propagation, acoustic measurement techniques and signature generation mechanisms
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills with experience deriving actionable insights from complex datasets
• Experience providing technical leadership across complex projects, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder environments
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, data science techniques and the development of innovative analytical tools and methodologies
• Experience mentoring technical professionals while demonstrating a proactive approach to capability development, innovation, business growth and operational delivery under competing priorities

Essential qualifications for the Principal Acoustic Signature Analyst:

• A degree, or equivalent experience, in a relevant engineering, scientific or technical discipline

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Winfrith site and is fully on-site with the flexibility to work at a variety of different locations within the UK and abroad is essential.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. 

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. 

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance, as a minimum.

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