Mechanical Design Engineer - Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV)

Gattaca; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Fareham to develop autonomous surface vessels. You will design mechanical systems, create 3D CAD models, and validate designs with FEA while collaborating closely with manufacturing and external partners.

The role offers ownership across the full product lifecycle and opportunities to work on cutting-edge unmanned maritime technology in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience performing structural analysis, FEA and design validation.
• Knowledge of DFMA, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working on marine, autonomous, robotic, aerospace, defence or vehicle systems.
• Exposure to prototype development, testing and production environments.
• Interest in uncrewed systems and autonomous technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for autonomous surface vessels.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Apply DFMA principles to material selection and manufacturing.
• Conduct structural analysis, FEA and validation.
• Support prototyping, testing and production activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers for cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and resolve technical issues across the product lifecycle.
• Research emerging technologies and materials for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Experience with marine/autonomous or相关

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Shape the Future of Autonomous Maritime Technology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing next-generation Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs).

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in the design, development, testing and production of innovative autonomous maritime platforms. This position offers the opportunity to take designs from concept through to deployment, working on cutting-edge technology at the forefront of the unmanned systems sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and subsystems for autonomous surface vessels.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Select appropriate materials, components and manufacturing methods, applying DFMA principles.
• Conduct structural analysis, FEA and simulation activities to validate and optimise designs.
• Support prototyping, build activities, testing and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure practical and cost-effective design solutions.
• Work with suppliers and external partners to source components and materials.
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation by researching emerging technologies, materials and engineering techniques.

About You

You will be a motivated and hands-on engineer with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges and delivering high-quality products.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design of complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience conducting structural analysis, FEA and design validation activities.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working on marine, autonomous, robotic, aerospace, defence, or vehicle-based systems.
• Exposure to prototype development, testing and production environments.
• Interest in uncrewed systems, robotics or autonomous technologies.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous maritime technology.
• Involvement throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept design through to deployment.
• Collaborative engineering environment with high levels of ownership and responsibility.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing technology organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.