Port Electronics & Systems Engineer – DP/USV & ECDIS

Black and Grey; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary + benefits

Job summary

Black and Grey HR seeks a Port Engineer (Technical Superintendent) – Electronics & Systems to lead ownership of navigation, communication, automation, and electronic control systems for a mixed fleet and USVs based in Abu Dhabi. The role is office-based with vessel/yard attendance as required.

You will ensure reliability, certification, and cyber readiness of ECDIS, GMDSS, DP/USV control, and related systems, driving upgrades, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with Marine

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (B.Eng.) in Electronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience in marine electronics with superintendent-level exposure.
• Strong knowledge of navigation, communication, and automation systems including configuration and diagnostics.
• Experience with DP systems and/or DP/USV control systems is advantageous.
• Familiarity with PMS/CMMS, firmware and configuration management.
• Strong analytical skills, documentation rigor, and vendor management capability.
• Working knowledge of IMO SOLAS/MARPOL/ISM/ISPS; IMCA familiarity is a plus for offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain certification and operability of navigation, communication, and automation systems to ensure currency and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electronic faults across the fleet, manage spares, firmware, and version control.
• Plan and lead upgrades/retrofits (ECDIS, DP/USV control), ensuring cyber readiness and on-time delivery.
• Support USV deployments, including communications, sensors, and redundancy.
• Maintain accurate technical records, configurations, and drawings with fast retrieval.
• Interface with Projects to define electronic scope and readiness for first-time-right delivery.
• Manage relationships with electronics service partners, integrators, and OEMs; coordinate SLAs/warranties.
• Supervise riding electricians and contractors; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Coordinate with Class Societies and Flag State authorities on approvals and surveys.
• Advise on vendor selection, tech roadmap, and inventory to support reliability.

Skills

Navigation systems

Automation systems

DP/USV control

Vendor management

PMS/CMMS

Documentation

SOLAS/ISM/Class rules

Education

B.Eng. in Electronics / Automation / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Black and Grey HR seeks a Port Engineer (Technical Superintendent) – Electronics & Systems to lead ownership of navigation, communication, automation, and electronic control systems for a mixed fleet and USVs based in Abu Dhabi. The role is office-based with vessel/yard attendance as required.

You will ensure reliability, certification, and cyber readiness of ECDIS, GMDSS, DP/USV control, and related systems, driving upgrades, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with Marine