Electrical Engineer - Naval & Defence

Avl; Madrid; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Meal vouchers

Transport allowance

Childcare support

International, tech-driven environment

Job summary

AVL, the world’s leading independent developer in propulsion, powertrain and software technologies, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join their Madrid team for naval and defence applications. You will design and validate electrical, automation and control systems for marine platforms and propulsion, working with international clients and partners.

You will participate in integration, testing and commissioning activities, develop control strategies, and help implement robust electrical

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering or related.
• Professional experience in electrical engineering and/or control systems.
• Experience or strong interest in naval, marine or defence 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.

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 systems

Automation

Control systems

Naval/defence applications

PLC/SCADA

Electrical simulations tools

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC/SCADA platforms

Industrial automation

Electrical simulation tools

Job description

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

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

• Necessary: 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. gross per year Private health insurance and life insurance.
• Mobile phoneFlexible 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.

Electrical Engineer - Naval & Defence • Madrid, Kingdom Of Spain, ES