Consultant - Systems EngineeringSalary

SubSea Craft Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing maritime technology company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and implement systems for their advanced maritime platforms. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of DC power systems, experience with fault-finding, and proficiency with tools for electrical systems. This role offers a permanent position in Portsmouth with additional benefits like 25 days of annual leave and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Day each year

Comprehensive private healthcare coverage

Life Assurance (4× salary) and Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Christmas shutdown

Link to LinkedIn Learning and training programmes

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive professional culture

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of DC power systems, PLC and CAN control architecture.
• Experience with fault-finding, new builds, quality control, and documentation of processes.
• Ability to work from drawings, work instructions, and produce required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and fit electrical components and systems according to specifications.
• Conduct quality control and set working parameters for vessel electrical systems.
• Collaborate with team members and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Understanding of DC power systems

Experience with fault-finding

Proficient use of hand tools

Computer literacy

Education

City & Guilds, HNC or HND in Electrical, Electronic or Marine Engineering

Tools

Auto-CAD

Inventor

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Salary: £40,000‑£45,000 DOE (Permanent)

About Subsea Craft

Subsea Craft is a fast‑growing, privately funded UK‑based SME delivering advanced maritime technology. Our flagship platform, VICTA, is an optionally crewed dual‑domain platform capable of rapid transition beneath the surface for discreet delivery of effects within contested waters.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day each year
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage
• Life Assurance (4× salary) and Critical Illness Cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas shutdown
• Link to LinkedIn Learning and training programmes
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Inclusive professional culture

Role Overview

As an Electrical Engineer you will develop and implement the systems that power and control our maritime platforms, supporting teams of craft technicians. Your work will be critical to ensuring the quality and performance of our products.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and fit electrical components and systems according to specifications.
• Use hand tools and fault‑finding equipment on high‑voltage, low‑voltage and CAN‑based systems.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting components for build and manufacture of electrical and control systems.
• Conduct quality control and set working parameters for vessel electrical systems.
• Follow work instructions and project timelines, using tablet‑based work management systems for documentation.
• Collaborate with team members, communicate effectively, and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain exacting standards of workmanship, safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Propose and implement innovations in system design, installation techniques, and build processes.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and organisation, demonstrating pride in the environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Deep understanding of DC power systems, PLC and CAN control architecture.
• Experience with fault‑finding, new builds, quality control, and documentation of processes.
• Proficient use of hand tools and ability to build, fit, and fault‑find complex systems to high standard.
• Ability to work from drawings, work instructions, and produce required documentation.
• Computer literacy, basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Desirable

• City & Guilds, HNC or HND in Electrical, Electronic or Marine Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience fault‑finding of mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Auto‑CAD, Inventor, or other 3D software.

Working Conditions

The role is based in Portsmouth, with travel to Portland for trials. The candidate may work in manufacturing environment, at sea during trials, and must meet security requirements: existing right to live and work in UK, BPSS, and possibly further security checks.

Values

We value teamwork, initiative, honesty, integrity, business awareness, agility and inclusion. If you require support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.