Senior Mechanical​/Structural Engineer

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

Role : 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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