Senior Mechanical​/Structural Engineer

Package:  56,250 - 62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role :
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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 Solid Works 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

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

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.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. 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…