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Mechanical Engineer / Lead Engineer - Design @ Netherlands

Arctic Research and Development

cheltenham, south west england, United-Kingdom Full-time June 11, 2026
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Opportunity Description

A literal defrosting reveals a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity spanning energy, defence, logistics, research, and infrastructure.

Founded by record-holding pioneers with decades of polar experience, we take calculated risks on hard problems that matter. We’re looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the design, build, and deployment of cold-hardened hardware — from field-ready energy systems to autonomous surface and sub-surface platforms. You’ll lead end-to-end design, push hardware and material limits, and take your work into the field — from the workshop to the Arctic.



Design, test, and deliver Arctic-ready hardware from cradle to deployment for ARD’s product-line

Drive materials choices, joinery, sealing, and reliability under thermal/mechanical stress

Lead cold-chamber and durability testing, along with Test Engineer, to ensure performance in sub-zero climates

Integrate closely with electrical, software, and deployment teams (...
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