Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer
Location: Gosport, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: 20177
At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. Join us as a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer at our Gosport site to work with cutting‑edge technology.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer, reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will design and analyze components and assemblies from concept to production, delivering technical projects for the structural design of submarine propulsors and complex multi‑material assemblies.
Your responsibilities
- Act as a Senior Engineer, using subject matter expertise to solve problems and manage project schedules.
- Mentor others and develop expertise across engineering communities.
- Foster collaboration with wider technical teams and safety engineering to ensure compliance with statutory and project‑specific processes.
- Partner with external organisations to develop joint technical strategies supporting business development.
- Ensure projects are conducted safely, identifying hazards and unsafe practices.
- Apply governance consistently across technical programmes and review other projects where appropriate.
Essential experience
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles.
- Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency 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
- BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, or equivalent demonstrable 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 an ocean basin rotating arm and marine towing tank.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal for Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
- Support for Armed Forces through the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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