System Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)

Faststream Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join their Southampton Office. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Air Lubrication Control systems while collaborating across disciplines to ensure safe and reliable operations. Candidates should possess an MEng degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, have substantial industry experience, and be proficient in CAD tools. The role offers flexible working hours, an annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Flexi-Time

Annual Bonus

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 GP Access

Mental Health Support

Eyecare Vouchers

25 days Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• MEng Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant relevant industry experience.
• Proficient in CAD tools for electrical documentation.
• Experience in marine classification society rules.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Air Lubrication Control systems.
• Integrate electrical systems with control technologies.
• Collaborate across disciplines for technical solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Instrumentation

Network Protocols

Communication Skills

Education

MEng Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your aspirations can truly come to life?

Silverstream offers a unique opportunity to innovate and transform ideas into reality. Their agile team operates within a larger framework, allowing you to make a significant impact. You'll have the chance to take groundbreaking concepts, like IR&D, and bring them to life on a ship, showcasing your creativity and technical prowess.

100% of their technical leadership has advanced through career development within the company, highlighting their commitment to nurturing talent. They actively invest in intellectual property protection, giving you the chance to have your name on a patent if you invent something remarkable. You'll be instrumental in developing their internal capabilities and shaping the future of the company.

With physical capacity for prototyping, you'll have the freedom to tinker with hardware and see your innovations come to life.

Reporting To :

Lead Systems Engineer

Location :

Southampton Office

Role Summary

An Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer responsible for designing, developing and maintaining Air Lubrication Control systems. You will be involved in a wide range of activities to integrate electrical systems with control technologies and instrumentation to ensure safe and reliable operations. You will also provide Marine standards experience and a strong history of collaborating across disciplines to deliver complex technical solutions.

Experience / Qualifications Required :

Essential

MEng Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, equivalent Applied Science degree or equivalent work-based training.

Significant relevant industry experience.

Have participated in Marine Industry and Industrial Plant Equipment projects, building practical experience across the product development lifecycle.

Applied network and communication protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, and NMEA in system designs and troubleshooting tasks.

Exhibit strong verbal, written and presentation skills and manage time effectively.

Desirable

Proficient in CAD tools for electrical and controls documentation (i.e. AutoCAD, EPLAN, etc).

Gained foundational experience in using MATLAB / Simulink, object-oriented programming languages, and Python for basic tasks.

Applied marine classification society rules (e.g., DNV, ABS, LR) in project designs and ensured compliance.

Benefits :

Flexi-Time with your working hours

Annual Bonus

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Private Medical Insurance

24 / 7 GP Access and Mental Health Support

Eyecare Vouchers

25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Company Sick Pay

Discounted Gym Membership

How To Apply :

If this is the role for you, please submit your CV by clicking the "Apply for this job".

Please note if you are applying from outside the UK, you must be willing to relocate and have the rights to live and work in the UK.

Interview Process :

Successful candidates will be taken through a 2 stage interview process with Silverstream :

1st Stage Interview - Via Teams.

2nd Stage Interview - In Person - London HQ.

Note :

All successful applicants will receive contact from Faststream before submitting your CV to Silverstream.