DAST Maritime Engineer

DAST Maritime Engineer
Hybrid Working
550pd inside IR35
SC Clearance

Our defence client has a requirement for an experienced Maritime Platforms Engineer to join their team. The post sits within Design Authority Structures (DAST) section in the SDA In-Service Submarines Platform Engineering Team and plays a fundamental role in engineering and safety decision making by assisting Struct3 on structural issues relating to Secondary Structure and Hull Surveillance Requirements for all in-service submarines.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring in-service submarines remain safe to operate with respect to Structural Strength when at sea, alongside and during docking/undocking evolutions by assessing condition of the Structural elements by assisting Struct3 with ensuring the design intent of secondary structure.
• Setting Design Authority Requirements (DAR) for surveys, repairs and concessions within the remit of Structural Strength and for the Struct3 areas of responsibility for maintenance periods carried out on in-service submarines.
• Assessing OPDEFs for their impact on the Struct3 areas of responsibility and supporting Struct3 to issue DA requirements to address them and guidance to operators to mitigate any risks.
• Supporting platform surveys at either Clyde or Devonport particularly with regards to HSR surveys and developing new HSR.
• Developing design changes for secondary structure in conjunction with Struct3 to improve safety or capability when required.
• Reviewing Design Changes for impact on structural strength in relation to secondary structure and advising Struct3 of any concerns or design challenges.

Essential Experience/Skills Requirement

• Professional registration in line with current SDA Policy.
• A Level 6 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or a lesser qualification with significant relevant and demonstrable previous experience.
• Nuclear Introductory Course
• System safety Awareness
• System Safety in Action (SSIA)
• Safety & Environmental Management (SEMT)
• 4 years' experience in a maritime post.
• Minimum 2 years' experience of submarine specific structures.

Desired Experience/Skills Requirement

• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of Marine Engineering
• Knowledge of Constructive Engineering