Senior Mechanical Engineer - Innovation (Full time, Permanent)
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with our Innovation team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of subsea vehicles and subsystems—working independently, leading small teams, or collaborating with specialist development partners.
About the role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of subsea vehicles and subsystems—working independently, leading small teams, or collaborating with specialist development partners.
Key Responsibilities:
· Delivering robust, thoroughly analysed engineering designs within project timelines
· Managing technical risks and communicating progress clearly through reviews and planning updates
· Checking and approving engineering work from peers
· Researching emerging technologies, materials, and techniques
· Generating innovative concepts and engineering solutions
· Working with universities, research partners, and industry experts
· Building prototype robotic systems and complex sub-assemblies
· Testing new technologies and evaluating performance
· Leading design reviews and producing high-quality technical documentation
· Supporting new product deployment, including field activities when required
Essential Skills
· Competence in engineering tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Mathcad, etc.
· Solid understanding of engineering principles and numerical methods.
· Effective written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications/experience:
· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Navy Architecture Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
· +10 years relevant experience in industry
What you will need
Required criteria
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Navy Architecture Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- significant experience in industry
- Competence in engineering tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Mathcad, etc.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and numerical methods
SMD
For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.
We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.
The power behind subsea pioneers. We collaborate with future-thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in under water industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging subsea locations on the planet.
Our people. We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are ‘Our people’. ‘Our engineers’. ‘Our team’. ‘Our talent.’ Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear.
Our benefits
At Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD), we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a company pension scheme to ensure financial security. We prioritize employee health with private medical insurance, wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Professional development is encouraged through training opportunities and career progression pathways. Additionally, we foster a positive work-life balance with flexible working options where possible. At SMD, we are committed to rewarding our team’s hard work and dedication with benefits that enhance both their personal and professional lives.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Gym membership or wellness programs
Casual dress
Free parking
Cycle to work
Free work laptop
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Free meals during shifts
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Shopping Cashback
Annual Rise
Employee Recognition Scheme
Hybrid Working
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Innovation (Full time, Permanent)
For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.
We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.