Electrical Systems Engineer for Autonomous Maritime USVs

Gattaca; Fareham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca in Fareham is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design and integrate electrical architectures for autonomous maritime platforms, including uncrewed surface vessels, from concept through to testing, sea trials and deployment.

You will collaborate with software, systems, mechanical, production and commissioning teams, work with low-voltage DC systems, power distribution, BMS and EMC/EMI considerations, and produce robust documentation for AS9100 environments.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience designing and integrating electrical systems within engineering environments.
• Knowledge of low-voltage DC systems, power distribution, grounding strategies, and DC-DC converters.
• Experience producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Familiarity with ECAD tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, DraftSight, or similar.
• Strong hands-on testing and fault-finding skills using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and CAN analysers.
• Uncrewed or remotely operated platform development.
• Battery management systems and power electronics.
• EMC/EMI compliance and RF integration considerations.
• AS9100 quality environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electrical architectures for advanced autonomous maritime platforms.
• Creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and power distribution systems.
• Selecting and integrating electrical components including power supplies, sensors, relays, converters, and protection devices.
• Collaborating closely with software, systems, mechanical, production, and commissioning teams.
• Supporting electrical integration, troubleshooting, verification, harbour acceptance testing, and sea trials.
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Electrical design

Fault finding

DC-DC converters

Low-voltage DC systems

BMS

EMC/EMI

AS9100

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

DraftSight

Job description

Gattaca in Fareham is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design and integrate electrical architectures for autonomous maritime platforms, including uncrewed surface vessels, from concept through to testing, sea trials and deployment.

You will collaborate with software, systems, mechanical, production and commissioning teams, work with low-voltage DC systems, power distribution, BMS and EMC/EMI considerations, and produce robust documentation for AS9100 environments.