Graduate Scientist - Acoustics

Are you a Graduate Scientist or Engineer looking to apply your technical skills to develop innovative maritime and underwater technologies for the defence industry? TKMS ATLAS UK have designed their Engineering Graduate Programme to support those with a passion for Engineering to grow into the next generation of specialists to develop cutting‑edge maritime technology for worldwide customers and the UK Royal Navy.

This role exists to develop your technical capability while contributing to real engineering problems from day one. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and scientists, applying theory in a practical environment while building the foundations of a long‑term engineering career. Day-to-day, you could be working in any of the following areas:

• Contributing to research and development activities across sonar and underwater platform signature domains
• Supporting the development of hardware, software and sensing systems
• Assisting with signal processing, data analysis and algorithm development
• Carrying out modelling and simulation of underwater environments and system behaviour
• Working with signal processing, image analysis, data science and machine learning
• Developing detection and classification algorithms
• Analysing acoustic and non-acoustic data
• Simulating and modelling of the physics of sonar systems and generation and propagation of acoustic and non-acoustic signatures in the underwater environment
• Test and measurement of acoustic and non-acoustic systems, including those on in-service submarine sonars
• Producing technical reports and documentation to support projects and bids
• Undertake occasional UK and overseas travel to support projects

You’ll be offered a permanent role from day one and enrolled on a structured two‑year Graduate Scheme.

TKMS ATLAS UK are looking for motivated graduates with strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for engineering and science. You’ll bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline
• An interest in science, engineering or the marine environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively within a team and build professional relationships
• Good organisation and time‑management skills
• Confidence using standard IT tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from its Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D, they convert data into information, knowledge and capability that challenge the status quo and deliver advantage at the frontline. At TKMS ATLAS people are at the heart of their success. An open and stimulating working environment empowers individuals to be creative and act with integrity, while maintaining a friendly and welcoming culture. Alongside continued investment in their in‑house test and integration facilities, they support the full engineering lifecycle from concept through to in‑service support, across sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter‑measures.

You’ll also get a package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Structured career development and graduate training
• Pension with enhanced employer contributions
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

At TKMS ATLAS UK, they support work‑life balance and encourage applications from individuals seeking full‑time, part‑time or condensed working arrangements. The graduate intake is planned for October 2026. The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).