Systems Design Engineer

We're looking for a Systems Design Engineer to become a driving force within the Fairline design team in Oundle, Northamptonshire. This is more than just a role-it's a chance to influence the future of world-class yacht design and manufacture.

As a key member of the team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing onboard systems, ensuring they are not only high-performing and efficient, but also safe, compliant, and seamlessly integrated. You'll collaborate closely with leading suppliers and external naval architects, making a real impact on every vessel that leaves the yard.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and integrating critical onboard systems across luxury yachts.
• Aiding the design installation and optimisation of propulsion and powertrain systems.
• Overseeing fuel, water, and hydraulic system integration.
• Specifying and integrating HVAC systems to enhance onboard comfort.
• Performing engine ventilation calculations where necessary, to ensure performance and compliance.
• Selecting key equipment, including generators, pumps, lift mechanisms, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems.
• Supporting small component composite structure design where required.
• Assisting weight management and tracking.
• Acting as a key technical liaison with suppliers and naval architecture partners
• Attending key supplier visits and tradeshows where required.
• Supporting certification and supplier type approval sea trials for 1st off new builds.

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, * Experience using Siemens NX or a comparable 3D CAD software package.

• A strong systems engineering mindset with attention to detail.
• Confidence working across multiple disciplines and external partners, whilst being key point of contact between our Prototype and Production teams.
• A passion for innovation, quality, and marine engineering.

Why join us?

At Fairline, you won't just contribute-you'll help define what's next. You'll work on beautifully engineered products, in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter and your expertise drives real results.

Applicants must have a UK driving license and be eligible to work in the UK.

If you're ready to take your engineering career somewhere exceptional, we'd love to hear from you.