Electrical Design Engineer

We're supporting an innovative engineering business developing cutting-edge autonomous marine technology and are looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with marine, defence, or complex systems experience who wants to work on the next generation of autonomous and unmanned vessels.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the design, integration and testing of electrical systems that power and control autonomous marine platforms. Working closely with software, systems and mechanical engineers, you'll play a key role in taking products from concept through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, propulsion control, communications and sensor integration.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring drawings and technical documentation.
• Integrate electrical systems with autonomous navigation and control systems.
• Support testing, commissioning and validation activities.
• Ensure designs meet relevant maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during integration and testing.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years' experience in electrical design within marine, defence or related engineering sectors.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, controls and integration.
• Knowledge of marine electrical standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with autonomous, unmanned or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of LIDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS and sensor integration.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as Ethernet, CAN Bus and NMEA 2000.
• Experience with electric or hybrid propulsion systems.
• Background within highly regulated engineering environments.

What's On Offer

• Work on industry-leading autonomous marine technology.
• Be part of a highly skilled engineering team.
• Involvement across the full product lifecycle, from design through to sea trials.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Cycle to Work and EV schemes.
• Professional membership support.
• Excellent career development opportunities.

If you're an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative autonomous and maritime technologies, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV for a confidential discussion.