Ocean Infinity
Spiral Architect ASW
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We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.
We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.
We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.
We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.
We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.
We are not your average workplace.
Ocean Infinity is seeking a Spiral Architect with ASW experience.
The successful candidate will provide ASW technical and operational authority, own capability evolution and spiral development, and drive evidence-based investment decisions.
What you will do:
- Act as Ocean Infinity’s ASW technical and operational authority, providing expert advice on ASW tactics, mission planning, sonar performance, operational effectiveness, and mission assurance.
- Own and maintain the ASW capability roadmap, translating operational lessons, customer priorities, emerging threats, and new technologies into future capability improvements.
- Develop business cases and recommendations for new technologies, processes, and service enhancements, balancing operational benefit, risk, cost, and value for money.
- Collaborate with operators, engineers, programme team, suppliers, and defence customers to shape and continuously improve Ocean Infinity’s ASW-as-a-Service offering.
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Who you are:
- An experienced ASW professional, with a strong background in undersea warfare, sonar operations, acoustic analysis, maritime mission systems, or related defence programmes.
- A strategic thinker who can connect operational challenges, technical solutions, and customer outcomes to drive long-term capability development.
- A confident communicator and influencer who can engage effectively with military stakeholders, engineers, suppliers, and senior decision makers.
- Curious, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with the desire to expand your expertise into capability architecture, commercial decision-making, and service delivery.
Desirable:
- Recent Royal Navy or allied maritime ASW experience, with credibility in operational planning, mission execution, and lessons learned activities.
- Experience in trials, test & evaluation, capability development, modelling & simulation, operational analysis, or systems engineering.
- Exposure to emerging maritime technologies such as autonomy, AI-enabled decision support, digital engineering, data analytics, or synthetic training environments.
Given the nature of the work, this role requires you to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK national security clearance. You must be willing and able to undergo the necessary security vetting process, and continued employment in the role may be subject to maintaining the required clearance. Security vetting will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and standards set by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Further information on UK security clearance levels, eligibility, and the vetting process can be found on the UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant
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You are bold, honest, and passionate. You embrace challenges with courage and a sense of responsibility, always striving for excellence. Collaboration is at the heart of how you work—you believe the best outcomes come from working together. You lead with integrity, and your commitment to making a positive impact drives everything you do.
Salary:
The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.
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At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours, and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.
There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning we cannot live without them.
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