Senior Naval Automation & Control Engineer (Hybrid)

Navantia UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Navantia UK in Bristol is seeking a Senior Ship Control & Automation Engineer to lead definition, integration and assurance of automation and ship systems across major naval programmes. This pivotal role sits at the heart of platform architecture and digital engineering.

You will help specify and integrate technologies that reduce crewing, increase availability and enable highly automated vessels, while mentoring engineers and shaping future ship automation strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in defining and implementing control and monitoring systems in complex maritime environments.
• Strong experience with automation architectures and system standards.
• Knowledge of UK defence software integrity and cyber security standards.
• Proven track record of leading system integration efforts and hazard analysis.
• Degree in Control Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop control and instrumentation strategy aligned to platform goals.
• Define and own automation architectures, standards and functional descriptions.
• Act as the technical interface between design teams and suppliers.
• Manage supplier deliverables, interfaces, reviews, and FMEAs.
• Lead development of I/O lists with full traceability to requirements, P&IDs, networks and equipment.
• Support systems engineering activities including verification and configuration control.
• Contribute to digital twins and system simulation.

Skills

Control & Instrumentation

Automation

Platform management systems

Interface management

Maritime knowledge

Leadership & communication

Education

Degree in Control Engineering or Systems Engineering

Tools

MBSE tools

System modelling

Digital twins

Job description

Navantia UK in Bristol is seeking a Senior Ship Control & Automation Engineer to lead definition, integration and assurance of automation and ship systems across major naval programmes. This pivotal role sits at the heart of platform architecture and digital engineering.

You will help specify and integrate technologies that reduce crewing, increase availability and enable highly automated vessels, while mentoring engineers and shaping future ship automation strategy.