Acoustic Engineer

We’re stepping outside our comfort zone!  Banks and Insurance Jobs is looking for an Acoustic Engineer to join our client. And just so you know, when we say we’re stepping outside our comfort zone, we really mean it. For once, our client isn’t a bank, insurance company, or other financial institution. 

We’re excited to step into a new industry and connect the right talent with the right opportunity.

We are looking for an Acoustic Engineer who thrives on “black magic” engineering—solving complex signal processing challenges that others find impossible. You will be responsible for turning raw hydrophone data into reliable, real-time tactical intelligence, ensuring our platforms maintain total domain awareness in the most challenging underwater environments.
 
Core tasks
Hydrophone Architecture: Design and deploy ruggedized, high-fidelity hydrophone arrays. You will move beyond standard setups to create configurations capable of handling the high-speed dynamics of our waterjet-driven platforms.

Target Localization: Build the intelligence that allows our systems to “see” underwater. You will implement advanced TDOA and beamforming logic to pinpoint the position and velocity of objects in real-time.

Noise Fingerprinting: Lead the classification of acoustic signatures. You will develop robust models to distinguish between engine noise, cavitation, biological interference, and target-specific signatures, ensuring our systems perform perfectly amidst high-noise ambient conditions.

Rapid Iteration: Work hand-in-hand with our propulsion and electronics teams. You will move from simulation to hardware implementation, leading sea trials to validate your models in actual maritime conditions.

 
Requirements
A True Specialist: You have a deep, intuitive grasp of the sonar equation, multipath propagation, and acoustic impedance. You don’t just run software; you understand the physics behind every signal.

Grit & Problem-Solving: You are comfortable in the field. When a sensor fails during a sea trial, you aren’t waiting for a manual—you’re out on the deck with the tools, diagnosing the issue and fixing it.

Performance-Driven: You despise bureaucratic “paper-pushing” and focus on shipping real, functional results. You are capable of defining technical requirements and executing them without constant oversight.

Technical Stack: Proficiency in DSP and data analysis (Python/MATLAB). Experience with underwater communication protocols is a major plus.

Communication: Clear communication in English.

 
Nationality: Due to the nature of our maritime defense and infrastructure projects, Dutch or NATO-country nationality is required.

Sounds like you? Send us your CV via email and we will be in touch as soon as possible!