Maritime Structural Engineer

iO Associates; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a Mechanical/Structural engineer with strong composites experience to support verification and validation of composite components from coupon tests to assemblies. You will work across bonded/bolted joints and composite-to-metal interfaces, producing technical reports and contributing to peer reviews and governance in a regulated maritime/defence setting.

Applicants must hold SC clearance and be UK nationals, with degree-qualified backgrounds in mechanical or structural

Qualifications

• Must have evidence-based verification and validation experience for composite structures.
• Experience with bonded/bolted joints and composite-to-metal interfaces is desirable.
• Able to produce and review technical documentation and test evidence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver verification & validation for composite components from coupon to sub-assembly/assembly.
• Support development and assessment of bonded and bolted composite joints.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing on composite-to-metal interfaces.
• Produce and review technical documentation, test evidence, and engineering reports.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering work packages and support governance.

Skills

V&V

Composite knowledge

Technical governance

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Job description

An opportunity for a mechanical & structural engineer with strong composites experience to join a delivery team supporting verification & validation activities across composite structural and non-structural components. You’ll work end-to-end from coupon testing through to larger assemblies, supporting development of bonded/bolted joints and composite-to-metal interfaces, while contributing to peer review and governance in a multi-disciplinary setting.

• Contract:6 months (initial)
• IR35:Inside IR35
• Location:South Coast (on-site)
• Clearance:SC(must hold)

Responsibilities

• Deliververification & validationfor composite components (coupon through to sub-assembly/assembly level).
• Support development and assessment ofbonded and bolted composite joints.
• Work with design/manufacturing stakeholders oncomposite-to-metal interfaces.
• Produce and review technical documentation, test evidence, and engineering reports.
• Conductpeer reviewsof engineering work packages and ensure consistent governance.
• Work closely with project delivery to meet agreedquality, schedule, and budgetexpectations.
• Promote safe working practices and support ALARP-minded risk reduction across delivery.
• Proven experience withV&V / test evidencefor composite structures.
• Hands-on knowledge ofpre-preg and/or resin infusion composite manufacturing routes.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) inMechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Experience delivering on complex programmes with strong attention to detail and independent working capability.
• Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including explaining complex technical content to non-specialists.
• Experience operating within structured processes/standards (regulated environments preferred).
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
• Experience in maritime defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Prior involvement in multidisciplinary peer review / technical governance.
• Familiarity with relevant structural/composites analysis or test planning approaches.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must beUK nationalsandhold SC clearance.