UAV Electrical Design Engineer

Resource Area for Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing day

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Family leave

Christmas leave

Professional development

Pension contribution

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Offsite parking

Job summary

SubSea Craft is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop, integrate, and prototype electrical and electronic systems for special-purpose engineering platforms. You will contribute from concept through design, build, testing and validation in a fast-paced engineering team.

The role combines electrical design with systems engineering and hands-on workshop work, covering power distribution, wiring, components, sensors, and embedded hardware integration. Security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or other relevant STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the ongoing development of electrical and electronic systems for special-purpose engineering platforms, including Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Produce electrical designs including system architecture, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness designs, connector specifications, and power distribution systems.
• Perform electrical calculations and engineering assessments, including power budgets, voltage drop, current loading, cable sizing, protection requirements, and component derating.
• Assist with the integration of sensors, flight controllers, communications systems, telemetry equipment, and other electronic subsystems.
• Produce and maintain appropriate engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, interface definitions, test procedures, build documentation, and design records.
• Support off-site system and flight trials at external test locations, including troubleshooting and modification of prototype systems.
• Work with suppliers and external partners on component selection, procurement, technical queries, obsolescence, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Support electrical testing and validation activities, including bench testing, test rig activities, continuity and insulation checks, functional testing, system commissioning, and fault diagnosis.
• Support configuration and commissioning of embedded and control hardware and, where required, interface with associated software.
• Undertake a combination of office-based engineering design and hands-on workshop activities, including wiring, soldering, crimping, cable assembly, electrical installation, fault finding, and prototype modification.
• Support the selection and integration of electrical and electronic components, including power supplies, batteries, sensors, actuators, motors, controllers, communications equipment, and embedded hardware.
• Undertake rapid prototyping of electrical systems and subsystems, progressing designs from initial concepts through to fully functioning prototypes.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or other relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Job description

• Salary: Up to £65,000DOE


• Full Time


• Permanent

Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave - Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays


• Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.


• Private Healthcare - Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.


• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover - Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.


• Family Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Christmas Leave - A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.


• Professional Development - Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.


• Pension Contribution - pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice


• Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.


• Inclusive Culture - A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.


• Offsite Parking available.

Role Overview:

We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with a keen interest in developing, integrating, and prototyping electrical and electronic systems for special-purpose engineering platforms. You will join our, fast-paced Engineering team and contribute to projects from initial concept through detailed design, prototype build, testing, and validation. The role combines electrical design and systems engineering with practical, hands-on workshop activities. You will work on power distribution, wiring and harness design, electronic component selection, motor, sensor and communications integration, and the electrical assembly of prototype systems. The ideal candidate takes a pragmatic, hands-on approach to engineering challenges and is comfortable working in an iterative development environment with a "fail fast, learn faster" mindset.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the ongoing development of electrical and electronic systems for special-purpose engineering platforms, including Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).


• Produce electrical designs including system architecture, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable/harness designs, connector specifications, and power distribution systems.


• Perform electrical calculations and engineering assessments, including power budgets, voltage drop, current loading, cable sizing, protection requirements, and component derating.


• Assist with the integration of sensors, flight controllers, communications systems, telemetry equipment, and other electronic subsystems.


• Produce and maintain appropriate engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, interface definitions, test procedures, build documentation, and design records.


• Support off-site system and flight trials at external test locations, including troubleshooting and modification of prototype systems.


• Work with suppliers and external partners on component selection, procurement, technical queries, obsolescence, and regulatory/compliance requirements.


• Support electrical testing and validation activities, including bench testing, test rig activities, continuity and insulation checks, functional testing, system commissioning, and fault diagnosis.


• Support configuration and commissioning of embedded and control hardware and, where required, interface with associated software.


• Undertake a combination of office-based engineering design and hands-on workshop activities, including wiring, soldering, crimping, cable assembly, electrical installation, fault finding, and prototype modification.


• Support the selection and integration of electrical and electronic components, including power supplies, batteries, sensors, actuators, motors, controllers, communications equipment, and embedded hardware.


• Undertake rapid prototyping of electrical systems and subsystems, progressing designs from initial concepts through to fully functioning prototypes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or other relevant STEM discipline.


• Practical experience designing, building, integrating, or testing electrical/electronic systems.


• Understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals including DC power systems, circuit protection, grounding, signal integrity, cable sizing, connectors, and electrical interfaces.


• Hands-on ability with electrical assembly and test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, soldering equipment, and crimping tools.


• Experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.*

Values:

Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: weare founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What we expect from you:

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration


• Initiative and independent working


• Honesty and integrity


• Business and commercial awareness


• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

*Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence and reference checks. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. We will consider criminal record information alongside the wider range of evidence gathered at the application, interview, and pre-employment checking stages.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you are shortlisted, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). We may retain your details for future suitable roles unless you advise us otherwise.

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