Location: Southampton – hybrid, 3 days per week on-site
Salary: £70-85K+ (neg) plus excellent benefits package. More may be available for the right candidate.
A relocation package and Visa/Sponsorship support is available for this role if required.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading fast-growing maritime technology business developing wind-assisted propulsion systems that help reduce fuel consumption and emissions across global shipping.
They are now looking to appoint a Principal Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a hands-on role with broad involvement across the design lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and production-ready hardware.
Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you will take ownership of key subsystems, helping to deliver designs that are robust, manufacturable, compliant, and ready for real-world use. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven business developing real climate-impact technology in a highly innovative environment and would suit someone genuinely motivated by sustainability and the opportunity to contribute to cleaner shipping.
Key Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical / Structural / Marine Engineer with strong expertise in marine structural design, analysis, and classification-led approval.
You should bring:
* Degree qualification in Naval, Mechanical, Structural, or Marine Engineering
* Around 5-10 years’ experience designing marine structures approved by classification societies
* Strong proficiency in Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD tools
* Strong experience in structural analysis, including FEA and hand calculations
* Proven experience translating load cases into robust design requirements and validated structures
* Experience working directly with classification societies and supporting technical approval
* Experience with DNV, LR, NK or similar bodies
* Strong understanding of DFMA, structural integrity, and manufacturability
Desirable experience includes:
* Experience in fatigue, buckling, and large welded structures
* Exposure to aero-structural systems or other performance-led structural design
* Experience validating models against real-world data
* Knowledge of structural testing, validation, and manufacturing techniques
Please do apply online today for more information, our client are looking to interview asap
Salary description
£70000.00 - £85000.00 per year