Mechanical Engineer - 6 month FTC in Fareham

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

What you will be part of:

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

The Role:

This is a 6 month FTC role in our Saab Seaeye Business in Fareham. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt in your studies to real world situations. There will be chances to have hands on practical experience with our unique products, while being supported by your managers, mentors and peers. Gain valuable experience by working on innovative underwater robotics with exposure to our industry, technologies and business providing opportunities to achieve your learning outcomes. You will be immersed in the different stages of our design lifecycle; from concept, prototyping, verification & validation to industrialisation and product maintenance. Working on New Product Developments, bespoke customer solutions and sustaining engineering you will have the opportunity to experience design from cradle to grave. Build real experience on real systems, gain industry recognised skills while rotating between different engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new designs and product upgrades for underwater robotic systems.
• Create 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawing using CAD tools.
• Become an active member of a design team, contributing to design review for the release of new products and collaborating with other departments to ensure designs are fit for purpose.
• Build physical prototypes and carry out testing to ensure the design meets requirements.
• Learn about engineering and project documentation, building an understanding of company quality, HSE and Environmental policies affecting design.
• Be involved in continuous learning activities in both technical and soft skill environments.

Qualification and Skills:

• Mechanical engineering, Product Design or related technical discipline.
• Good understanding of design methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• High attention to detail.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

We're a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 26,100 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation – investing one-fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow's challenges today. But technology alone doesn’t create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that’s what transforms possibility into reality.

Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You’ll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters. Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer – all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.