Maritime Prototype Test & Validation Lead

SubSea Craft Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

25 days holiday + holidays

Professional development

LinkedIn Learning

Pension contribution

Flexible Working

Diversity culture

Job summary

SubSea Craft Limited, a UK-based maritime tech pioneer, seeks a Prototype and Test Validation Engineer to drive development of advanced watercraft systems. You will lead prototype builds and tests, ensure procedures meet requirements, and document results to feed the design cycle.

Strong hands-on testing skills and technical communication are essential. Role requires degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, plus experience in test/validation and CAD/CAM/CNC tooling.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in test and validation, both physical and analytical.
• Hands-on use of hand tools to assemble/test prototype equipment.
• Desirable knowledge of CAD/CAM software and CNC operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of prototype build and test activities.
• Develop prototype test procedures aligned with system requirements.
• Create and manage test documentation, non-conformances, results, and recommendations.
• Develop bespoke test solutions to validate against customer needs.
• Collaborate with engineering/operations to deliver results on time.
• Identify gaps in prototype testing capabilities and propose solutions.
• Lead implementation of high safety standards for test & evaluation.
• Work with partner organisations to integrate test plans on schedule.

Skills

Prototype testing

Test documentation

Data analysis

CAD/CAM

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

CEng eligibility (or progression)

Tools

CNC machines

CAD/CAM software

Job description

SubSea Craft Limited, a UK-based maritime tech pioneer, seeks a Prototype and Test Validation Engineer to drive development of advanced watercraft systems. You will lead prototype builds and tests, ensure procedures meet requirements, and document results to feed the design cycle.

Strong hands-on testing skills and technical communication are essential. Role requires degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, plus experience in test/validation and CAD/CAM/CNC tooling.