Electrical / Electronics Engineer

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime organization in Poole is seeking a proactive Engineer with expertise in marine engineering and electronics. Responsibilities include supporting marine systems maintenance, conducting diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Marine Engineering or a related field and experience in the maritime sector. Join the mission to enhance lifesaving equipment and technology that supports RNLI's purpose of saving lives at sea.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Marine Engineering or related field.
• Experience in marine engineering with strong understanding of electronic systems.
• Familiar with fault-finding tools for electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of marine safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for maintenance and troubleshooting of marine systems.
• Conduct diagnostics and root cause analysis of control system faults.
• Support integration of electronic systems into marine platforms.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Engage with teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Systems

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Strong Communication

Education

Degree in Marine Engineering

Equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

Embedded Systems

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Engineer with a strong foundation in marine engineering and hands-on experience in marine electronics. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting and enhancing the performance of marine systems throughout their operational lifecycle. As an Engineer, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of marine systems, with a focus on electronic and electrical subsystems.
• Conduct diagnostics and root cause analysis of electronic and control system faults.
• Support integration of new electronic systems into existing marine platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and modification proposals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant maritime regulations and standards.
• Engage with coastal teams, surveyors, suppliers, OEMs, and stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical issues.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in marine engineering with a strong understanding of electronic systems (e.g., navigation, communication, control systems).
• Familiarity with fault-finding tools and techniques for electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of marine safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in defence or commercial maritime sectors.
• Knowledge of systems integration and software-hardware interfacing.
• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or embedded systems in marine applications.

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world but we\'re constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability.