Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer - Marine Propulsors

Defence; Newsham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer for a permanent role based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport. You will deliver structural design and mechanical engineering projects for submarine propulsors and complex multi-material assemblies used in demanding environments.

You will lead design, analysis, and development, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements within a high-technology defence setting.

Qualifications

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience designing mechanical structures to maritime, defence or civil standards.
• Strong knowledge of design processes and manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in safety regulations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of mechanical components, structures and assemblies from concept through testing and production.
• Provide senior engineering expertise and sound technical judgement for complex problems.
• Plan and deliver technical work packages with project management and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support development of metallic and composite structures for maritime and defence applications.
• Collaborate with safety engineering to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge across technical communities.

Skills

Mechanical and structural engineering

FEA proficiency

Regulatory standards knowledge

SC clearance eligibility

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Defence is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer for a permanent role based at the Haslar Marine Technology Park in Gosport. You will deliver structural design and mechanical engineering projects for submarine propulsors and complex multi-material assemblies used in demanding environments.

You will lead design, analysis, and development, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements within a high-technology defence setting.