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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Artemis TechnologiesBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

23 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Role Title : Principal Mechanical Engineer

Reporting Line : The Principal Mechanical Engineer will report directly to the Head of Mechanical Systems.

Departmental Overview

The Mechanical Systems Department sits within the Technical Team and is responsible for delivering all mechanical design, engineering, and integration activities for our eFoiler and Primary / Secondary mechanical systems. The department is also critical for the delivery and performance of all Artemis Technologies vessels and is rapidly expanding its footprint within the company.

The Role

This is a functional leadership role which will support the fast paced and exciting development of cutting-edge mechanical systems. You will use your experience to lead the conceptual development and detailed design of mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for our range of Artemis eFoiler products. The role will focus on the mechanical design and integration of complex electromechanical systems, including electrical energy storage, alternative fuels, and power delivery systems. The role will be fast paced and dynamic, commanding high levels of autonomy and organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Support and assist the Head of Mechanical Systems in leading and mentoring the Mechanical Systems Team.
Lead the development and delivery of mechanical integration workstreams, being responsible for planning workstream activities and ensuring components and assemblies satisfy design requirements and are delivered on time and in budget.
Developing solutions from a blank sheet through to detailed drawings for machined, cast, fabricated and additive manufactured components and assemblies using 3DX (CATIA V6).
Specification of materials, surface finishes, treatments, and component tolerances to ensure assembly and endurance requirements are met in harsh marine environments.
Ensuring system and component designs are optimized for weight, cost and efficiency whilst being compliant with requirements for certification.
Compile and author technical documentation to support test, manufacturing processes and customer information.
Support the boat development programs where required.
Engage in the introduction of new technology to ATL where appropriate.
Attend team and 1-1 meetings and fulfil reporting requirements as required by Artemis Technologies.
Ensure compliance with Artemis Technologies Policies and procedures as outlined in the Company handbook.
Build good working relationships across Artemis Technologies.
Contribute to shaping a culture that reflects Artemis Technologies values and guiding principles and enables the company to achieve its goals.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Experience :

University degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline such as Automotive or Aerospace (2 : 1 Hons or above), or HND and 10+ years’ experience leading a technical team.

10+ years in a marine / motorsport / aerospace setting is desired.

Key Skills Required

Technical / Design skills :

Manage a team of engineers to generate concepts from a blank sheet of paper and develop robust concept selection methodologies, ensuring concepts are feasible and deliver on critical project requirements.

Extensive experience in 3D design of precision engineered components and assemblies using CATIA V5 / V6, other packages will be considered.

Design Approval experience in high quality, detailed drawings for manufacture which support manufacture, inspection, and assembly.

Firm grasp of a range of manufacturing processes and their associated limitation (e.g., moulding, stamping, forming, machining, casting, welding etc).

Knowledge and familiarity with material selection and surface treatments for highly loaded systems in a harsh marine environment.

Experience of research and development through analysis, prototyping and testing.

Applying a ‘first principles’ approach to solve challenging new problems, capable of completing hand calculation to guide initial design decisions.

Working independently with minimal guidance and displaying strong initiative is critical.

Strong understanding with model-based design and simulation / CAE techniques desirable.

Communication Skills

Good report writing skills – clear, concise, and well structured.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Teamworking

Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally.

Organisational Skills :

Ability to coordinate with other departments and flag issues.

A focus on ‘delivery’ to an agreed schedule.

Life At Artemis Technologies

At Artemis Technologies, you will not just be starting a new job — you’re joining a passionate team. Everything we do is driven by our purpose and mission : to decarbonise high-speed maritime transport and lead the RACE towards a sustainable future. We CARE for our planet, and our people, who are helping us protect it — that includes you.

At The Heart Of Our Culture Are Four Core Values That Connect Us, Shape The Way We Collaborate, And Guide The Meaningful Impact We Strive To Make Together

We are Responsible : Integrity, honesty, and respect are at the core of how we work. You’ll be part of a team that supports each other, follows through, and always strives to do the right thing — for each other and for the planet.

We are Accountable : You’ll be trusted to take ownership, face challenges head-on, and contribute to meaningful solutions. We value people who are committed, prepared, and take pride in getting things done right.

We are Collaborative : You’re joining a high-energy, friendly team that believes in the power of working together. We build trust, lift each other up, and share success as one team.

We are Entrepreneurial : We think big, stay curious, and welcome new ideas. You’ll be encouraged to innovate, question the norm, and go the extra mile — because progress demands bold thinking and practical action.

Work is just one part of life here. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—and have fun along the way. From team socials and wellness activities to events for you and your family, we make time to enjoy the journey, build real connections, and celebrate what matters most.

We’re proud of what we do — and even more proud of how we do it, together, building a more sustainable future, one wave at a time.

Remuneration

Artemis Technologies Ltd offers a competitive salary commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes :

Private Medical Insurance.

Health Cashback Plan.

Group Income Protection

Stakeholder Pension.

Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Electric Vehicle scheme.

Life Insurance (3 x salary)

Employer Assistance Programme.

22 days holiday plus 13 public / bank / closure holidays (pro-rata). You will also accumulate up to 5 service – related holidays over your first five years of employment.

Regular social events (staff and family).

Equal Opportunities

Artemis Technologies is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates.

We monitor the community background and sex of our job applicants and employees in order to demonstrate our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity in employment and to comply with our duties under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998. If you do not answer the related application questions, we are encouraged to use the residuary method of making a determination, which means that we can make a determination as to your community background on the basis of the personal information supplied by you in your application form.

Note : If you provide these details you are obliged to do so truthfully as it is a criminal offence under the Fair Employment (Monitoring) Regulations (NI) 1999 to knowingly give false answers to these questions.

Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information as per the terms of our Privacy Policy, available on request from Artemis Technologies Ltd.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Maritime Transportation

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