Electrical Engineer - Naval & Defence

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Donostia/San Sebastián; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible compensation

Job summary

AVL Software and Functions GmbH in San Sebastián, Spain, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a focus on naval and defence technologies to join our engineering team. You will work on development, integration and validation of electrical, automation and control systems for advanced marine platforms.

The role involves international projects, close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and customers to deliver reliable naval solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical engineering and/or control systems environments.
• Interest or experience in naval, marine or defence applications.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, automation architectures and control systems.
• Experience in system integration, testing and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate electrical and control system architectures for naval and defence applications.
• Design and analyse power distribution, energy management and control systems.
• Develop, implement and validate control strategies for propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems.
• Support system integration, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyse system and test results, identify root causes and define corrective actions.
• Work with PLC, automation, monitoring and communication systems in demanding operational environments.
• Prepare technical specifications, engineering documentation, control logic descriptions and test procedures.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and technologies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Control systems

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Automation/Control Engineering degree

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Electrical simulation tools

Automation architectures

Job description

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AVL is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines and their integration into the vehicle.

Electrical Engineer - Naval & Defence

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with an interest in naval and defence technologies to join our engineering team. In this position, you will participate in the development, integration and validation of electrical, automation and control systems for advanced marine and defence platforms.

You will be involved in challenging international projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers and technology partners to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for complex naval applications

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and integrate electrical and control system architectures for naval and defence applications.
• Design and analyse power distribution, energy management and control systems.
• Develop, implement and validate control strategies for propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems.
• Support system integration, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyse system and test results, identify root causes and define corrective actions.
• Work with PLC, automation, monitoring and communication systems in demanding operational environments.
• Prepare technical specifications, engineering documentation, control logic descriptions and test procedures.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and technologies.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in electrical engineering and/or control systems environments.
• Experience or strong interest in naval, marine or defence-related applications.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, automation architectures and control systems.
• Experience in system integration, testing and commissioning activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Valuable:

• Experience with PLC/SCADA platforms and industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and electrical simulation tools.
• Experience working within naval, marine or defence programmes.
• Knowledge of military or naval standards and requirements management processes.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects and international environments.

WE OFFER:

• Permanent contract and long-term career stability.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities. Salary range: 32.000-45.000€ gross per year
• Private health insurance and life insurance.
• Flexible compensation package, including meal vouchers, transport allowance, and childcare support.
• International, highly specialized, and technology-driven work environment.
• Excellent working atmosphere and team-building activities.
• Professional development plan and internal growth opportunities.

Location:

San Sebastián, ES Valencia, ES Mataro, ES Tres Cantos, ES Valladolid, ES

Job Function: Calibration

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Aug 26, 2026

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.