MECHANICAL ENGINEER DESIGN ENGINEER

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Southampton - UK

profile Yearly Salary: £ 45000 - 60000
Posted on: 08-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Design Engineer to join GT Wings one of the UKs most exciting clean-shipping technology companies. If you want to apply world-class engineering to a real-world climate challenge (and help shape the future of commercial vessel design) this is your opportunity.

GT Wings is at an exciting stage of growth. With its first full-scale AirWing installation complete and multiple commercial projects in development the business is now scaling from prototype to production building the future of wind-assisted propulsion. What sets GT Wings apart is its engineering-led purpose-driven culture: innovative fast-moving and collaborative where technical excellence and delivery go hand in hand.

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Design Engineer to play a central role in the detailed design and development of the AirWing system from early concepts through to manufacturing release and in-service support. Working closely with the Head of Engineering and cross-functional teams youll help turn breakthrough concepts into robust class-compliant production-ready hardware. This is hands-on engineering at pace with meaningful climate impact.

Key requirements: You should be a capable and motivated Mechanical Engineer / Deign Engineer with a CV that demonstrates

  • Degree in Mechanical Structural Marine Engineering or similar
  • 3 years experience in mechanical / design engineering of complex systems
  • Proven track record delivering designs from concept through to production
  • Strong 3D modelling detailed drawing and design calculation capabilities
  • Confidence operating in fast-moving R&D and build environments
  • Experience applying engineering judgement and problem-solving under pressure
  • Desire to contribute to a mission-driven clean-tech environment

Any exposure to marine or offshore engineering large-structure or mechanism design FEA Inventor or similar 3D CAD exposure to class/certification requirements (DNV/LR) actuation or control systems insight familiarity with structural testing and validation is advantageous.

In return youll join an ambitious start-up at a pivotal time working on leading-edge maritime hardware with support from experienced technical leadership. Expect a competitive salary (45k - 60k DOE) hybrid flexibility (Hampshire-based hub) private health care and the chance to grow your career as GT Wings scales into global deployment.


  • Bonus Scheme participation in company discretionary bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working (remote initially) with plans for engineering office near Southampton.
  • monthly company wide meetings in London (expenses covered)
  • 40hr work week
  • Holiday 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holiday
  • Pension enrolment in company pension scheme 5% company contribution 5% employee contribution.
  • Private health care for you (family can be added on at your cost) - BIK applies
Were seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Design Engineer to join GT Wings one of the UKs most exciting clean-shipping technology companies. If you want to apply world-class engineering to a real-world climate challenge (and help shape the future of commercial vessel design) this is your opportuni...
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