Commissioning Engineer

Kraken Technology; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexi working

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance 3x salary

Group Income Protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kraken Works Limited is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join our Operations team. You’ll oversee integration, testing, validation, and commissioning of autonomous maritime vessels and platforms, ensuring correct configuration and readiness for customer acceptance.

You’ll coordinate with engineering, operations and project teams, support FAT/HAT/SAT, produce detailed test records, and drive continuous improvement while liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure safe, high‑quality

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in engineering, technology or science or equivalent commissioning experience.
• Experience in the marine engineering sector.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault finding capability.
• Excellent problem solving and collaborative skills.
• Ability to communicate across multiple disciplines and work with diverse teams.
• HND or degree in engineering, technology or science.
• Experience with autonomous systems and data communications (RS232/RS422/RS485/CANbus).
• Forklift Truck Licence and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system testing including power-up, sensor calibration, and communications setup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering and Project teams to meet requirements before acceptance testing.
• Support FAT, HAT, and SAT activities.
• Plan commissioning activities and monitor project progress.
• Prepare, update and maintain commissioning documentation and reports.
• Support system configuration and technical fault‑finding activities.
• Assist Project Managers in delivering projects on schedule.
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors and classification societies as required.
• Produce accurate test records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure safe execution of commissioning activities using calibrated test equipment.
• Facilitate handover between Operations, Marine Operations and customers.
• Provide technical support for post‑delivery and in‑service issues.
• Support customer installations and off-site technical activities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for product performance and reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Strong communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Planning & organisation

Education

HNC in engineering/tech/science

HND or degree in engineering/tech/science

Tools

CANbus networks

RS232/RS422/RS485

Autonomous systems experience

Data communications knowledge

Forklift licence

Job description

We're looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our Operations team and play a key role in bringing autonomous maritime systems into service. Working at the interface between engineering, operations, and project delivery, you'll be responsible for the integration, testing, validation, and commissioning of autonomous marine vessels and platforms. You'll ensure systems are configured correctly, perform as intended, and are ready for customer acceptance and operational deployment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge maritime technology and contribute directly to the successful delivery of innovative autonomous capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system testing, including power-up testing, sensor calibration, and communications setup.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during commissioning activities.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Project teams to ensure customer and product requirements have been met before acceptance testing.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Harbour Acceptance Testing (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Assist in planning commissioning activities and monitoring project progress.
• Prepare, update, and maintain commissioning documentation and reports.
• Support system configuration and technical fault‑finding activities.
• Assist Project Managers in delivering projects successfully and on schedule.
• Liaise with customers, subcontractors, and classification societies as required.
• Produce accurate test records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Support safe execution of all commissioning activities using calibrated test equipment.
• Facilitate handover activities between Operations, Marine Operations, and customers.
• Provide technical support for post‑delivery and in‑service issues.
• Support customer installations and off‑site technical activities when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with QHSE teams to reduce failures, warranty returns, and process inefficiencies.

Qualifications

• HNC qualification in an engineering, technology, or science‑related discipline, or equivalent commissioning experience.
• Experience within the marine engineering industry.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding capability.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.
• A proactive and practical approach to technical challenges.
• HND or Degree in an engineering, technology, or science‑related discipline.
• Experience working with autonomous systems.
• Understanding of data communications, including analogue and digital I/O, RS232, RS422, RS485, and CANbus systems.
• Forklift Truck Licence.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing priorities.

You’ll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Projects, and Marine Operations teams throughout the build, testing, and handover phases. You’ll coordinate commissioning activities, resolve technical issues, and help ensure vessels are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll take a hands‑on approach to testing and fault‑finding, using your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to identify issues, support system configuration, and improve product reliability. You’ll also engage with customers, suppliers, and classification societies as required to support successful project delivery. At Kraken, you’ll be part of a team developing next‑generation maritime technologies that push the boundaries of autonomy, engineering innovation, and operational performance. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, operators, and technical specialists, taking ownership of meaningful challenges and playing a direct role in delivering world‑class maritime capability to customers around the world.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year
• plus paid bank holiday
• After two years' consecutive service, one additional day's annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
• Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
• Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
• Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
• Life assurance 3x salary
• Group Income Protection
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.