Sonar Signal Processing Engineer

Location: Bremen, Germany
Industry: Marine Technology / Defence / Underwater Sensing / Signal Processing

The Role:

We are seeking a Sonar Signal Processing Engineer to support the development of advanced underwater sensing and communication systems.

This role focuses on the design, prototyping, and evaluation of sonar and underwater communication methods, working from concept-level architectures through to tested implementations.

You will contribute to next-generation underwater signal processing techniques, working closely with simulation, field data, and system integration teams to deliver robust real-world performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support early-stage development (pre-development) of sonar signal processing systems

• Design, prototype, and evaluate underwater communication methods based on system concepts and architectures

• Identify and introduce innovative signal processing and modelling techniques

• Contribute to technical studies and feasibility investigations

• Analyse and evaluate sea trial and experimental data, including independent result interpretation

• Prepare and structure test and trial results for technical reporting and decision-making

• Support implementation and integration of signal processing components into product software

Requirements (your profile):

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. communications engineering, electrical engineering, or similar)

• Strong understanding of communication systems and signal processing principles

• Experience or strong interest in digital signal processing (DSP)

• Proficiency in MATLAB for analysis, simulation, and development

• Ability to work independently on technical problems while contributing in a team environment

• Strong analytical mindset with structured and solution-oriented thinking

• Ability to present and communicate technical results clearly

• Comfortable working within project timelines and defined delivery schedules

Preferred (Nice to have):

• Experience in sonar, underwater acoustics, or related sensing systems

• Exposure to marine, defence, or offshore technology environments

• Familiarity with real-world experimental data and field testing

• Programming experience beyond MATLAB (e.g. Python or C++)

• Experience with modelling, simulation, or algorithm development

What’s on Offer:

• Work on advanced sonar and underwater sensing technologies used in real-world maritime applications

• Exposure to cutting-edge systems in a high-tech engineering environment

• Strong focus on innovation, prototyping, and applied research

• Structured onboarding and professional development opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements (including hybrid working options)

• Competitive compensation package with additional benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus additional leave provisions

• Strong emphasis on long-term career development within engineering and technology tracks

• Access to training, learning platforms, and continuous technical development

• Health and wellbeing support and additional employee benefits

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Veronica Gains