Mechanical Engineer - Submarine

Quast Ltd
Bristol
2 weeks ago
Create job alert
Overview

Location: Hybrid – MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol (minimum 3 days per week)

Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 01/04/2026 – 30/06/2026 (extension possible)

Deadline for Applications: 19/03/2026 at 11:00

Clearance: SC Clearance required prior to start – UK nationals only

This role sits within the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) supporting the SSN‑AUKUS submarine programme. The programme forms part of the trilateral AUKUS partnership between the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States to deliver the next generation nuclear‑powered attack submarine capability.

The role will support collaboration between the UK and the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) during the design phase of the SSN‑AUKUS programme. Working alongside Technical Liaison Officers and engineering leadership teams, the successful candidate will support technical governance, integration and engineering coordination between UK and Australian organisations involved in the programme.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support resolution of Australian Submarine Agency concerns, technical queries and formal Requests for Information
  • Support Australian participation within the SSN‑AUKUS design programme including meetings and technical reviews
  • Assist with comparison and assessment of UK and Australian organisations, processes and engineering approaches
  • Support development of AUKUS technical governance arrangements between UK, US and Australian partners
  • Provide support to UK‑based Technical Liaison Officers delivering the ASA programme
  • Advise Australian stakeholders on UK engineering processes and practices
  • Support trilateral AUKUS meetings and programme governance arrangements
  • Contribute to integration activities across international engineering teams during the submarine design phase
Essential Experience
  • Experience supporting nuclear submarine acquisition or submarine engineering programmes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with international partners and stakeholders
  • Experience supporting engineering governance, programme coordination or technical integration activities
  • Ability to communicate complex engineering information within multinational programme environments
Additional Information
  • This is a trilateral UK / Australia / US programme and the role will involve engagement with international stakeholders
  • Due to time‑zone differences some meetings may occur outside standard UK working hours
  • Regular attendance at MOD Abbey Wood (minimum three days per week) is required


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

New Edge Computing Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Shaping Edge Innovation

Edge computing is transforming how data is processed by bringing compute power closer to the source of generation. With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT), real‑time analytics, autonomous systems, and latency‑sensitive applications, edge computing has moved from a niche discipline to a core component of digital infrastructure. In 2026, organisations that specialise in or heavily invest in edge computing are expanding their teams to build distributed systems, real‑time analytics platforms, and edge‑optimised AI. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.EdgeComputingJobs.co.uk , understanding which employers are growing, winning contracts, or securing investment is essential. This article highlights the new and high‑growth edge computing employers to watch in 2026, including UK startups, international innovators with a UK presence, and established companies shifting strategy toward edge.

How Many Edge Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get an Edge Computing Job?

If you’re trying to start or grow a career in edge computing, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze of tools, frameworks and platforms — Kubernetes, Docker, IoT frameworks, AWS Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, OpenShift, TinyML toolkits, networking orchestration, real-time streaming frameworks, and on it goes. Scroll job boards and community forums and it’s easy to conclude that unless you master every buzzword imaginable, you’ll never get a job. Here’s the honest truth most edge computing hiring managers won’t necessarily say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every edge computing tool — they hire you because you can solve real system problems using the tools you know. Tools matter, yes — but only when they support clear outcomes: reliable systems, performance at scale, secure edge deployments and real business value. So how many edge computing tools do you actually need to know to secure a job? For most edge computing roles, the answer is fewer than you think — and a lot clearer when sorted by fundamentals and roles. This guide shows you what matters, what doesn’t, and how to focus your time wisely so you come across as capable, confident and employable.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Edge Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, edge computing is one of the most sought-after fields — blending distributed systems, embedded systems, networking, cloud, IoT, data and real-time processing. But that also means hiring managers are highly selective. They scan applications fast and look for signals of relevance, impact, technical depth and real-world delivery long before they read every line. This guide demystifies what hiring managers in edge computing look for first in your application — so you can tailor your CV, portfolio and cover letter to jump out of the stack. Whether you’re targeting edge systems roles, embedded IoT edge jobs, edge-native data roles, edge platform engineering or edge-AI positions, this checklist will help you position your experience in a way hiring managers can trust immediately.