Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer

QinetiQ Limited; Gosport; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Gosport, England, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis from concept through testing and production. The role is based at Haslar with a 37-hour week and three days on site.

You will tackle structural designs for submarine propulsors and multi-material assemblies, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience designing structures to recognised industry standards (Maritime, Defence, or Civil).
• Skilled in designing both metallic and composite structures.
• Competent in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior Engineer, combining subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams
• Develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in; mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities
• Encourage increased collaboration across the Group/wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, company and project‑specific processes
• Utilise opportunities with partner organisations to identify and then develop joint technical strategies to expand our combined customer offering; this will include supporting Business Development and Sales strategy
• Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices
• Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the technical programmes where you are involved; act as a peer/independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work where suitable

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Structural engineering

FEA

Regulatory compliance

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer

Location: Gosport, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: £56,250– £62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: 20176

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer at our Gosport site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer, reporting to the Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and analysis of components and assemblies from their initial concept through to testing and final production.

Day-to-day, you’ll be delivering technical projects relating to the structural design of submarine propulsors. You'll work with other team members supporting the development of complex multi material assemblies, for use in demanding environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a Senior Engineer, combining subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams
• Develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in; mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities
• Encourage increased collaboration across the Group/wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, company and project‑specific processes
• Utilise opportunities with partner organisations to identify and then develop joint technical strategies to expand our combined customer offering; this will include supporting Business Development and Sales strategy
• Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices
• Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the technical programmes where you are involved; act as a peer/independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work where suitable

Essential experience of the Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proficient in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Experience designing structures to recognised industry standards (Maritime, Defence, or Civil)
• Skilled in designing both metallic and composite structures
• Competent in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures and systems

Essential qualifications for the Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer:

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture or equivalent demonstratable experience

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Haslar site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state‑of‑the‑art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] . One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture .www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community