Senior Design Engineer (Applications)
Bristol – Remote (Permanent)
Salary: c60k + Bonus
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design of subsea technology combining functions such as breathing gases, fluids, electrical power, communication, hydraulics, and pneumatics for seismic, defence, subsea technology (e.g., diving)
* Select and size functional components (hoses, cables, optical fibres), determine lay‐up, insulation and jacket materials, braiding, armouring, and overall umbilical configuration to meet customer specifications, industry standards, and in‐house requirements
* Write test specifications and qualification procedures for the umbilical under scenarios such as tension, torsion, compression, and cyclic bending, when required
* Provide technical support to production teams during manufacturing to ensure quality and conformity to design
* Investigate and resolve cable‐related field failures or performance issues, implementing robust design improvements
Qualifications and Experience
* Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics, or similar
* Experienced senior engineering designer using 2D CAD or 3DCAD / solidworks
* Strong understanding of subsea technology, including seismic energy, renewable, and marine/diving applications in high‐pressure environments
* Sound knowledge of electrical theory (voltage stress, resistance, voltage drop, current rating, heating effects), hydraulics/pneumatics (pressure drop, fluid mechanics), and mechanical engineering (materials, stress/strain, fatigue)
* Understanding of electrical cable design and construction, including cable geometry, helix angles, lay‐lengths, and copper specifications
* Proficient in 2D CAD software (preferably AutoCAD); proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) advantageous
* Exposure to ISO 9001 quality systems and experience in corrective action resolution
* Experience with engineering documentation control systems (SolidWorks EPDM advantageous)
Package & Benefits
* Bonus (10%)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private healthcare (BUPA)
* Pension scheme
* Death in service (3x salary)
Hybrid working flexibility for senior hires. Career development and mentoring opportunities.
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