Commissioning Engineer

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology firm in Hampshire is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join their innovative team. This full-time role involves testing and integrating autonomous marine vessels, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates should have an HNC in a relevant field and a background in the marine industry. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including private medical cover and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with autonomous systems is a plus.
• Forklift licence is desirable.
• Organised and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Getting involved in the testing and integration of autonomous marine vessels.
• Troubleshooting commissioning issues and feeding ideas back into product improvements.
• Playing a key role in Factory, Harbour, and Sea Acceptance Testing.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent communicator

Background in the marine industry

Education

HNC in technology, engineering, or science

Tools

Knowledge of comms protocols

Job description

Overview

Commissioning Engineer – Marine Technology
Permanent, Full-time | Hampshire | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you excited by the idea of working on cutting-edge marine technology? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team driving innovation in autonomous vessels and platforms. You’ll be right at the heart of bringing next-generation systems to life—testing, validating, and making sure everything runs smoothly out on the water. This is a brand-new role, so you’ll have the chance to shape it from day one. If you’re hands-on, thrive on problem-solving, and enjoy collaborating with talented engineers, this could be the perfect move.

Responsibilities

• Getting involved in the testing and integration of autonomous marine vessels
• Powering up systems, calibrating sensors, and configuring communications
• Troubleshooting commissioning issues and feeding ideas back into product improvements
• Working closely with project teams and supporting customer handovers
• Playing a key role in Factory, Harbour, and Sea Acceptance Testing (FAT, HAT & SAT)

Qualifications

Essential:

• HNC in technology, engineering, or science (or equivalent experience)
• Background in the marine industry
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator, confident working across different teams

Nice to have:

• HND/Degree in a technical discipline
• Knowledge of comms protocols (analogue/digital I/O, RS232/422/485, CANbus)
• Hands-on experience with autonomous systems
• Forklift licence
• Organised, methodical approach and calm under pressure

Why you’ll love it here

• Competitive salary and permanent, full-time stability
• Pension, private medical cover & life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Free onsite parking

This is a chance to be part of something exciting in an emerging field, with real impact on the future of marine technology.

For more information call Sarah on 07502 163910 or apply with your latest CV.

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