Industrialising Wind Propulsion Technology

6 days ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Spaera Ltd Full time
Spaera Ltd: Revolutionising Maritime Logistics

We are a dynamic start-up dedicated to delivering a scalable, zero-emission solution for the maritime industry. Our mission is to reduce humanity's footprint on Earth by leveraging the latest innovations in maritime and adjacent fields.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our efforts to industrialise Spaera's high-performance, proprietary wind propulsion technology. You will collaborate across departments to ensure our designs are optimised for peak performance, cost-efficiency, durability, and manufacturability.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a direct and tangible impact on our mission. You will work closely with our team to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what is possible in maritime engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and optimising mechanical systems and structures for our wind propulsion technology.
  • Developing detailed models and simulations using 3D CAD software.
  • Collaborating with our team to ensure designs meet performance and regulatory standards.
  • Applying broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to refine our designs for industrial scalability.
  • Supporting the integration of mechanical systems within the larger ship design process.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, with strong technical proficiency in 3D CAD systems.
  • A solid understanding of structural performance, manufacturing processes, and materials.
  • Familiarity with structural engineering and experience with finite element analysis tools.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or related fields (desired).
  • Expertise in mechanical design engineering within the maritime industry (desired).
  • Knowledge of commercial ship design standards and regulatory compliance within the maritime industry (desired).
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary (£70,000 - £90,000 per annum) and benefits package, including a flexible working arrangement and the possibility of occasional in-person meetings near London, Portsmouth, or Southampton.



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