Sonar Master Submarine (m/f/d) (Propst)

TKMS GmbHKielEURESpublished 09/08/2026
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Company

TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in surface and underwater shipbuilding. For more than 185 years. As a strong partner trusted by NATO, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 8,500 colleagues? As a growing naval company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength.

Tasks

  • Operating, monitoring, and maintaining the sonar and weapon control system, the torpedo tube set, as well as weapon loading on board a submarine or in a submarine maintenance group
  • In the event of a malfunction, providing support in troubleshooting and, if necessary, taking over the repair of the affected systems
  • Creating training documentation and presentations as well as conducting technical customer training (also in export) in English
  • Writing technical manuals and maintenance documents as well as evaluating spare parts proposals
  • Assisting with QSA activities in connection with logistical delivery services
  • Supporting the maintenance of security vessels and the possibility of deck service on board a TKMS special vessel
  • Supporting production in STW/HAT projects of submarines

Profile

  • Proof of training in the field of seafaring, sonar, or a comparable specialist field and fulfillment of the basic qualification to be a submarine operator
  • Watchkeeping certification for bridge service according to STCW95 as well as several years of professional experience and specific further training for current submarine types
  • Willingness to accept long absences due to seafaring, and the ability to work independently on a complex field of tasks from various specialist areas
  • Extensive system and specialist knowledge as well as interface competence to safely coordinate diverse areas of responsibility
  • Process-oriented and structured thinking, solution- and result-focused working
  • Satisfactory English skills and convincing clear communication as well as teamwork skills
  • Ideally several years of experience on board a submarine to bring this know-how into daily operations

What we offer

For us, it is a matter of course to offer optimal framework conditions. These include, among others:

  • Welcomeday and onboarding program
  • Attractive collective agreement remuneration
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours through flextime and lifetime working accounts
  • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave according to the collective agreement
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing naval company
  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Company fitness with nationwide network partners
  • Bikeleasing
  • Comprehensive additional benefits / attractive external offers
  • Individual learning and development opportunities in person and digitally
  • Comprehensive health management including prevention offers
  • Close cooperation with managers and the employee representation

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with one another – that is what we have been offering for over 185 years! We look forward to online applications stating your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH Acquisition undamp; Experience Jennifer Berlinecke

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.