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Design/Development Engineer (Special Purpose Machines) - Submarines

Derby, GB💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-30

Core

Design and develop bespoke repair, inspection, and maintenance capabilities (Special Purpose Machines) for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet.

Role type

Mechanical design engineer (special purpose machines)

Builds

Portable cutting/dressing machines, compact material sampling equipment, and inspection manipulators

Domain

Defense / Naval engineering / Nuclear submarine support

Required skills

mechanical engineering principles, CAD proficiency (Siemens-NX), machining processes, machine design, technical documentation, health and safety protocols

Preferred skills

nuclear application protocols, hands-on experience with cutting/dressing machines and manipulators

Responsibilities

Produce design solutions and engineering drawings, manage day-to-day activities and risks, provide technical support to sub-contractors, perform trials and demonstrations, produce operating procedures and train personnel

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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