Senior Design Engineer - Subsea Systems Location: Blyth (Hybrid)| Full-time | Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 basic benefits About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Design Engineer with proven subsea engineering experience to join our dynamic and innovative team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in trenching systems, cable lay equipment, and ROV technology who thrives on delivering cutting-edge subsea solutions from concept through to deployment. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will take ownership of the full design lifecycle-from initial concept, detailed design, and analysis, through to testing, validation, and delivery. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of subsea trenching and marine systems. Key Responsibilities - Lead the design and development of subsea trenching systems, cable lay equipment, and ROV components. - Manage the full design lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry standards, class approvals (DNV-GL/Lloyd's), and project specifications. - Perform structural and stress analysis, including hand calculations, FEA (ANSYS), and free body diagrams. - Drive material selection, corrosion mitigation, and hydraulic system design for subsea environments. - Collaborate with electrical, control, and naval engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration. - Oversee and check design deliverables, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers. - Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and field deployment activities. - Contribute to continuous innovation through prototyping, testing, and iterative design. About You We're looking for someone with: - A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng/MSc) or related discipline. - Proven experience in subsea or marine engineering, particularly trenching, ROV, or cable lay equipment. - Proficiency in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD), FEA tools (Ansys), and Mathcad. - Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, and hydraulic systems. - Demonstrable knowledge of DNV, Lloyd's, and marine engineering codes. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present designs and engage effectively with stakeholders. - A collaborative mindset, with the ability to lead by example, mentor junior staff, and deliver under pressure. What We Offer - Competitive salary bonus scheme - Flexible working opportunities - Professional development and training support - The chance to work on cutting-edge subsea technology projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment How to Apply If you're a driven engineer ready to take on a lead design role in the subsea sector, we'd love to hear from you