Principal Design Engineer
?? Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
?? £65,000 - £85,000 + Benefits + Relocation + Visa Sponsorship (if required)
Work on real climate-impact engineering. Not theory.
Were hiring a Principal Design Engineer to join a fast-growing maritime technology company developing propulsion systems that reduce fuel consumption and emissions across global shipping.
This is a hands-on leadership role where youll own key subsystems from concept through to production.
What youll be doing
* Lead mechanical and structural design of critical subsystems
* Own wing geometry development - balancing performance and manufacturability
* Develop and manage load cases (real-world + classification)
* Translate requirements into robust, production-ready designs
* Perform and oversee FEA and structural analysis
* Act as technical lead with classification societies such as DNV and Lloyds Register
* Be the go-to expert for stress and fatigue analysis
* Work hands-on with CAD tools to develop and refine designs
* Support and mentor junior engineers
What youll need
* Degree in Naval, Mechanical, Structural or Marine Engineering
* 5-10 years experience designing marine structures within classification-approved environments
* Strong marine engineering background with experience working on large steel structures
* Familiarity working with classification societies such as DNV, Lloyds Register (LR), NK or similar
* Strong 3D CAD experience (NX, Inventor or similar)
* Solid FEA and hand calculations experience
* Strong understanding of DFMA and structural integrity
* Comfortable being hands-on with design and engineering delivery
Bonus points if you have
* Fatigue, buckling, or large welded structures experience
* Exposure to aero-structures or performance-led design
* Structural testing and validation experience
Why this role stands out
* Work on real clean-tech hardware
* Join a scaling engineering business
* Own designs from concept to production
* Genuine career progression as the company grows
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