Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom X4 Technology Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

12-Month Contract – Power & Propulsion Engineer (Marine/Defence) | £50/hr | Remote + Glasgow (Hybrid)

We're working with a leading defence organisation on a next-generation naval program and are looking for an experienced
Mechanical Engineer
with a strong background in
Power & Propulsion (P&P)
systems.

This is a fantastic
12-month contract
opportunity to contribute to the mechanical design, integration, and development of critical propulsion systems on a high-profile marine platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide mechanical design input across propulsion systems including:
  • Propulsion Motors
    ,
    Diesel Generators
    ,
    Gas Turbines
  • Propulsion Gearboxes
    ,
    Shaftlines
    ,
    Steering Gear
    , and
    Stabilisers
  • Review and assess vendor documentation for propulsion motor procurement
  • Support integration and design change activities from baseline ship design
  • Contribute to
    technical documentation
    ,
    compliance reports
    , and system maturity assessments
  • Collaborate with compartment owners to support the
    Zonal Maturity
    programme
  • Investigate engineering issues, recommend solutions, and support system improvements

Contract Details:

  • Duration
    : 12 months (high likelihood of extension and rate increase, overtime available)
  • Rate
    : £50 per hour
  • Location
    : Primarily
    remote
    , with hybrid
    on-site in Glasgow (60% home working)

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