Electrical Systems Engineer - USV Platforms

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Professional development

Marine sector exposure

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, integrate and test advanced USV platforms in Fareham. The role focuses on developing marine-ready electrical architectures and robust interfaces for demanding maritime environments.

Responsibilities include designing wiring, selecting components, and coordinating with mechanical and software teams to ensure seamless system integration and successful sea trials.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical systems design, ideally in marine/defence contexts.
• Strong understanding of electrical and systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical architectures for USV platforms and mission-critical systems.
• Create wiring harnesses, power distribution networks and EMC/EMI layouts for marine applications.
• Select and qualify electrical components including power supplies and DC-DC converters.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems and software teams for integration and interfaces.
• Conduct electrical testing, diagnostics and troubleshooting for bench and sea trials.
• Produce electrical schematics, harness drawings, BOMs and test plans.
• Apply knowledge of 12-48V DC systems, grounding, battery management and marine design.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Our client, an innovative organisation within the defence, security and maritime sectors, is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to support the design, integration and testing of advanced Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) platforms in Fareham. This permanent role will focus on developing robust, marine-ready electrical architectures that deliver reliable performance in demanding maritime environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical architectures for USV platforms, supporting mission-critical and auxiliary systems.
• Create wiring harnesses, power distribution networks and EMC/EMI-compliant layouts for marine applications.
• Select, evaluate and qualify electrical components, including power supplies, DC-DC converters, relays, connectors, sensors and protection devices.
• Collaborate with mechanical, systems and software engineering teams to ensure effective system integration and interface compatibility.
• Conduct electrical testing, diagnostics and troubleshooting, supporting bench testing, harbour acceptance tests and sea trials.
• Produce and maintain electrical schematics, harness drawings, bills of materials, test plans, technical reports and compliance documentation.
• Apply knowledge of low-voltage DC systems, grounding strategies, switching protection, battery systems and marine-specific electrical design.
• Support quality, health and safety, environmental and continuous improvement processes while working collaboratively with UK and international teams.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in electrical systems design, ideally within marine, robotics, defence or other complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering principles, including USV integration and power electronics.
• Practical knowledge of low-voltage power systems, including 12-48V architectures, DC-DC converters, battery management systems and grounding strategies.
• Proficiency with ECAD or electrical design tools such as DraftSight, SolidWorks Electrical or similar software.
• Ability to produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings and electrical bills of materials.
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, CAN analysers and other diagnostic equipment.
• Understanding of EMC/EMI considerations, RF and antenna layout, EMI shielding, AS9100 workflows, software testing and quality assurance methodologies.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information effectively.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability, initiative, accountability and a reliable approach to meeting project deadlines.
• Commitment to high-quality technical documentation, established procedures and continual improvement.

Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time opportunity within the defence and maritime engineering sector.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced USV and uncrewed platform technology.
• Collaborative working environment involving electrical, systems, mechanical and software engineering teams.
• Exposure to innovative marine platforms, integration activities, testing and sea trials.
• Professional development through involvement in complex engineering projects and emerging technologies.

If you are an Electrical Systems Engineer with experience in marine, robotics, defence or uncrewed platforms, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of advanced USV technology in Fareham.