Mechanical Test Engineer

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

1d•$40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

Requirements

Degree level qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or similar
Test and validation experience, both physical test and theoretical analysis
Comfortable using hand tools to assemble and test prototype equipment.
Demonstrable history of excellent technical communication, both written and verbal
Maritime experience is a plus, but whatever your track record, high levels of technical expertise, personal drive and strong communication skills are particularly important.
Experience of safe assembly and testing of pressure systems, including fluid power, would be beneficial.
Knowledge and experience of data acquisition and instrumentation

Nice To Haves

Any additional qualifications or certifications in the areas of safety, lifting, process control, fluid power, technical documentation, pressure systems, environmental testing, high and low voltage electrical assembly / test are all desirable
Professional registration (e.g. CEng) or progression towards is advantageou
Experience in the use of CAD / CAM software and the operation of CNC machines would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Leading the development and execution of engineering prototype test activities
Manage the development of prototype test procedures, ensuring that all test procedures are developed in line with the system requirements
Creation and management of comprehensive test documentation to fully capture and communicate all test activities, non-compliances, results and recommendations, to feed into the design cycle and quality management system
Development of bespoke test solutions, in order to validate prototype products meet customer requirements
Working flexibly with the engineering and operations teams to ensure test results and documentation is delivered on time
Identify and propose solutions to address gaps in prototype testing capabilities
Leading the implementation of the highest safety standards for test and evaluation
Working collaboratively with established partner organisations to deliver robust integration of test plans within defined timelines

Benefits

Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.