Systems Engineer Design Engineer

Leading Subsea Equipment Specialist
Position: Systems Engineer
Job ID: 264/34
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £45,000 £55,000 (depending on experience) with 5% Yearly bonus
Type: Permanent / Full Time

Benefits Include:

Pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution)
Life assurance (3x annual salary)
Income protection
Bupa PMI (after 3 months)
Flexible benefits platform (car scheme, cycle to work, dental insurance, critical illness cover, buy/sell holidays)
Long service awards scheme
Free canteen facilities and refreshments

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter in the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors.

Visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a full list of vacancies.

We are working closely with a globally recognised subsea equipment specialist, well-known for its engineering excellence and innovative technologies.

With a strong track record in delivering advanced equipment to clients worldwide, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with the appointment of a Systems Engineer.

About the Role: Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer will be at the centre of designing, developing, and delivering advanced subsea systems.

This role is highly varied and offers the chance to work across the full project lifecycle — from early concept development and technical proposals through to final delivery and client handover.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting both commercial bids and technical development projects, with a strong emphasis on the design and engineering of complex subsea systems.

This includes developing innovative, high-quality system designs that achieve the right balance between performance, safety, and practicality.

Working alongside senior engineers, project managers, and sales teams, you will transform customer requirements into detailed design concepts and technical solutions that not only meet project specifications but also contribute to the company’s long-term engineering and product innovation strategies.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical design, problem-solving, and creativity, and who thrives in a dynamic environment where every project brings new challenges.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the development of full-system technical solutions from concept to execution
Carry out engineering calculations, performance analysis, and detailed system definitions
Produce high-quality technical visuals including CAD models, renders, and animations
Contribute to the tendering process, attending client meetings and technical reviews
Work closely with Chief Engineers on innovative and bespoke equipment solutions
Maintain and manage CAD documentation, performance data, and system libraries
Provide technical support to the sales team, including presentations, demonstrations, and bid support
Act as a technical authority during project execution, participating in major design reviews and ensuring compliance with specifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in design engineering for low-volume, high-value equipment
Strong technical knowledge of deck equipment, hydraulics, electrical systems, controls, and software
Exposure to cross-disciplinary engineering fields such as structural, hydraulic, and subsea
Skilled in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
Offshore or maritime sector experience (desirable but not essential)
Creative, detail-driven, and able to meet tight project deadlines
A proactive, open-minded team player with ambition to grow technically and commercially



This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed as the recruitment partner for this role.