Senior Electrical Engineer (Marine Surveillance)

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in the marine sector. This full-time role involves a mix of UK-based work and international travel, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining advanced sensor suites for marine surveillance. You will engage in hands-on tasks including wiring, soldering, and electrical installations while collaborating with designers to enhance product efficiency. If you are passionate about emergent technologies and thrive in a challenging environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

BUPA Cover

Stock Options

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on networking.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and test panels, control cabinets, and distribution boxes.
• Fault finding and rectification of systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Networking

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Windows OS

Leadership

UK Security Clearance Eligibility

Tools

Electrical Tooling

2D CAD

Job description

This full-time, permanent position entails a mix of UK-based work and foreign travel to design, build, deploy, maintain, and recover sensor suites that gather data for marine surveillance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and test of panels, control cabinets, and distribution boxes
• Wiring and panel production
• Soldering, connector assembly, and crimping
• Test, interrogate, and fault-find systems
• Soldering at cable level and for PCB production
• Build and test of cables
• Battery cabling and termination
• Production of water-tight cable looms and coaxial cable products
• Use and maintain electrical tooling including a wide range of cable crimping tools
• Electrical installation and fit-out
• Working to Works Orders, drawings, engineering and production instructions
• Interpreting 2D CAD electrical schematics
• Power wiring, typically DC
• Installation of marinised systems
• Fault finding and rectification
• Working with electrical designers to develop and improve products, methods and drawings
• Reporting progress and any production issues
• Management of stock materials, consumables and good production housekeeping

Job Requirements:

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, including networking
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong personal organisational skills
• Independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Windows OS
• Familiarity with communications systems and equipment
• Leadership skills with the ability to make decisions on the ground
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

General Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges using personal judgement and initiative
• Maintain ability in and appropriate use of all relevant IT systems
• Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business
• Maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments
• Carry out duties as detailed by management or an authorised representative
• Ensure good time management to minimise wasted time and maximise productivity
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with best practice and health and safety policies
• Ensure equipment used is safe, within electrical test date, and all guards and interlocks are working
• Report any potential health and safety hazards or violations
• Wear and regularly check PPE or work wear required for the job

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• BUPA cover
• Stock options or other employee equity participation

If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work with emergent technologies in the marine industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.