Job Details
* Salary: £50,000-£60,000 DOE
* Employment type: Full Time
* Job status: Permanent
* Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Overview
SubSea Craft is a fast‑growing, privately‑funded, UK‑based innovative maritime technology company specializing in next‑generation, high‑performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting‑edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.
What We Offer
* Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and well‑being.
* Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental well‑being.
* Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4× salary) and Critical Illness Cover.
* Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
* Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
* Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
* Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance.
* Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
* Perform hydrodynamics analyses and assessments on the behaviour and performance of both surface and subsurface vessels, including manoeuvring, resistance, and seakeeping.
* Analyse and interpret test data to develop and validate hydrodynamic predictions.
* Hull form design and optimisation, working towards automating the process of optimising various hull forms for hydrodynamic performance.
* Collaborate in hull structural design and drawings for regulatory body submission, including liaising with structural specialists and creating detailed drawings for manufacture.
* Surface and submerged stability assessments.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineers, to ensure integration and compatibility of the vessel’s systems.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, technical reports, and supporting design review submissions. Ensure accurate and up‑to‑date records throughout the design and development process for defined areas of responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
* Experience in 3D and 2D CAD modelling software, such as Rhino, Inventor or Solidworks.
* Expertise in Naval Architecture software. Knowledge of Paramarine is desirable but not essential.
* Familiarity with CFD packages and hydrodynamic analyses of AUVs, small submersibles, and surface vessels desirable.
* Good understanding of hydrodynamics and ship stability, ideally with experience in submersibles.
* Foundation knowledge of mechanics of materials, with preference on composites design and analysis.
* Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for structural design and marine systems. Experience designing for class approval of composite structures against Lloyd’s or DNV‑GL is beneficial.
* Good understanding of marine systems and ability to integrate such systems within a vessel design.
* Experience in construction, design consultancy and/or trials of military small boats advantageous but achievable within the role.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams to present design proposals.
Security & Compliance
Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, including a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). UK National security clearance may be required for certain roles.*
Values and Expectations
* Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration.
* Initiative and independent working.
* Honesty and integrity.
* Business and commercial awareness.
* Agility, adaptability, and continuous development.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
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