Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland (Hybrid / Home working considered)
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Subsea Micropiles is developing innovative foundation solutions for offshore operations, helping build the foundations of a sustainable ocean economy. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing team and play a key role in the design, development, build, and testing of mechanical systems and structures that support our subsea robotic drilling technology.
The Role
This is a hands-on engineering role where no two projects are the same. You will work closely with project and operations teams to take concepts from early-stage design through prototype, testing, and deployment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Mechanical and structural design of subsea tooling, structures, and mechanisms
* Engineering calculations and analysis, including hand calculations and FEA
* Detailed design, drawing production, and BOM management
* Prototype build support, test planning, and execution
* Integration across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems
* Supporting technical documentation, risk assessments, and design reviews
* Improving equipment reliability, manufacturability, and maintainability
About You
We are looking for someone who is curious, capable, hands-on, and safety-focused, with strong subsea structural design experience and the ability to take ownership of engineering packages from concept through to completion.
Essential:
* Degree, HND, or similar in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
* 5+ years’ relevant industry experience
* Strong experience in subsea structural / mechanical design
* Competence in engineering calculations and FEA. (ANSYS preferred)
* Experience with applicable offshore / subsea codes and standards
* CAD / modelling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
* Experience leading design reviews, risk assessments, and technical substantiation
* Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
* Experience with subsea tooling, seabed interaction equipment, drilling or ROV systems
* Chartered status, or working toward Chartership
* Experience with FAT/SIT, offshore trials, and operational readiness
* Familiarity with reliability methods such as FMEA/FMECA
* Vendor management and supplier qualification experience
We offer a flexible and hybrid working approach and welcome applications from candidates who feel they can bring value to the role, even if they do not meet every criterion listed.
Subsea Micropiles is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.