Job Description

About:

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60mph.



Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season.



SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization's purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.



SailGP is a global organization with defined values that shape the culture of its team - deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.



SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of

SailGP

and has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.



Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and production support across the full lifecycle of composite components, from concept through to manufacture and maintenance. Composite structural analysis including hand calculations & FEA of new and existing components Develop and define composite laminate specifications, ply schedules, and resin systems suitable for high-performance marine applications. Assist with the formulation and validation of laminate stacks and layup strategies, optimising for weight, strength and manufacturability. Create and update production drawings and manufacturing documentation, ensuring traceability and adherence to engineering requirements. Utilise 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino) to model composite structures, moulds, tooling, and jigs. Collaborate with design, systems, and production teams to ensure structural designs are optimised for composite manufacturing techniques, including prepreg, infusion, and wet layup. Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of the construction drawing directory Work independently to meet project-specific, measurable objectives, including timelines, quality standards, and technical specifications. Participate in the design development of the SailGP F50 fleet, contributing to continuous improvement in performance, structural reliability, and build consistency. Offer shop floor support, advising technicians on laminate placement, cure cycles, trimming tolerances, and structural repair methods. Apply engineering judgement to resolve technical issues Contribute to the definition and improvement of internal composite standards and quality control processes Take ownership of assigned projects with minimal oversight, while keeping project leads informed of progress and risks.

Key Expectations:

Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued Advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture Operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for the commercial sustainability of SailGP Develop creative solutions that allow for quality work to be delivered Drive collaboration and teamwork within the department and across SailGP Promote working practices that enable a healthy work-life balance within the team and celebrate wellbeing Support out-of-the-box thinking
Support teams with developmental goals and growth plans

About You:

Appreciation for accuracy and pays close attention to detail when handling key information Proficient organizational, prioritization, communication and administrative skills Able to communicate confidently Able to work independently but values working collaboratively as part of a team Works effectively and enjoys a fast-paced, start-up environment Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to exceed expectations * Good all-round technology knowledge and experience