Graduate Maritime Structural Engineer

This graduate maritime structural engineering role within QinetiQ focuses on the structural design and analysis of submarine propulsors, utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and coding tools to assess the structural behavior of composite materials in high-stress environments.

As a Graduate Maritime Structural Engineer, the primary focus of your role will be the delivery of technical projects relating to the structural design of submarine propulsors.

Whilst the role has a specific focus, there will be opportunities to be involved in the group’s wider work streams, which include propulsor and propeller design, dynamic stability, quasi-static stability, seakeeping, resistance and propulsion of surface ships and submarines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Using numerical tools (FEA, Matlab, Python) to look into aspects of the structural design of submarine propulsors to enable the current UK fleet to operate and improve the tools and design for future platforms

• Deliver technical projects relating to the structural design of submarine propulsors

• Demonstrate the expected QinetiQ values of Integrity, Collaboration and Performance together with behaviours that of Listening, Focus and Keeping our Promises

• Work with the wider technical teams to improve your understanding of the work that is being undertaken within the group and share the details of your own work

• Combining subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems and breaking down complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work

• Managing the project/programme to undertake the work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget

Essential experience of the Graduate Maritime Structural Engineer:

• Demonstrable experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Use of FEA tools such as ANSYS or ABAQUS (or others)

• Understanding of structural assessment, preferably maritime structures

• Experience in working with and testing composite materials and their structural behaviour in high stress environments

• Willingness to listen and learn from senior team members and follow instructions closely

Essential qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer:

• BEng / MEng in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering, or equivalent knowledge from previous experience

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Gosport site.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey.

Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community