Marine Mechanical Engineer – Polar Systems & Shipboard

UK-Research-and-Innovation-; Cambridge; Vor Ort; GBP 46.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge seeks a mechanical engineer to oversee the integration of sediment coring systems onto the RRS Sir David Attenborough and to maintain scientific and operational mechanical systems aboard ships and in polar regions. You will provide hands-on engineering support, plan projects with cross‑disciplinary teams, and help drive improvements in engineering practices.

Essential experience includes broad mechanical work, design software familiarity, and the ability to

Qualifikationen

• Broad, practical mechanical experience and a background in engineering.
• Proven ability to use design software in project work.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work on ships or in remote polar environments.

Aufgaben

• Oversee integration of the new piston corers onto the SDA.
• Provide mechanical engineering support and deliver projects to scientific/operational teams.
• Maintain, fault-find and support mechanical systems on ships and remote locations.
• Collaborate with engineering and science teams to plan and deliver projects safely and to standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to role and responsibility.

Kenntnisse

Broad mechanical experience

Experience with design software

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ship/polar environment work

Ausbildung

HNC or higher

Degree or lower qualification with extensive experience

Jobbeschreibung

British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge seeks a mechanical engineer to oversee the integration of sediment coring systems onto the RRS Sir David Attenborough and to maintain scientific and operational mechanical systems aboard ships and in polar regions. You will provide hands-on engineering support, plan projects with cross‑disciplinary teams, and help drive improvements in engineering practices.

Essential experience includes broad mechanical work, design software familiarity, and the ability to