Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Resource Area for Teaching; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Christmas shutdown

Wellbeing day

Family leave (maternity/paternity)

Private healthcare

Professional development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded UK-based innovative maritime technology company. We are seeking a hardware-focused engineer to support the development of electrical systems from concept to production, with opportunities to assemble and test prototype systems in our on-site facilities.

Applicants should have a marine electrical background with at least 2 years of industry experience, and a degree or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.

Qualifications

• Marine electrical background with minimum of 2 years industry experience, completed an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience working with 3D CAD systems is advantageous but not critical.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of electrical systems from early concept stages through to testing ready for production.
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, such as test requirements and design documentation supporting material.
• Help to assemble and test prototype systems in our on-site facilities, capturing lessons learnt and exploring how the products can be improved.
• Capture and document decisions, learn, explore and absorb new technologies to help build a better product.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers to review and validate design work.
• Contribute to concept discussions and reading of supporting material to absorb design information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design data using established processes.
• Take part in team design reviews and contribute constructively to continuous improvement.
• Observe and learn from cross-functional experts working with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cooling systems.

Skills

Marine electrical background

2+ years experience

3D CAD (advantage)

Education

Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

• Salary: Up to £36,000 DOE
• 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:

• Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
• Annual Bonus Scheme – Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support the development of electrical systems from early concept stages through to testing ready for production.
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, such as, test requirements, and design documentation supporting material.
• Help to assemble and test prototype systems in our on-site facilities, capturing lessons learnt and exploring how the products can be improved.
• Capture and document decisions, learn, explore and absorb new technologies to help build a better product.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers to review and validate design work.
• Contribute to concept discussions and reading of supporting material to absorb design information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date design data using established processes.
• Take part in team design reviews and contribute constructively to continuous improvement.
• Observe and learn from cross-functional experts working with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cooling systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Marine electrical background with minimum of 2 years industry experience, completed an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience working with 3D CAD systems is advantageous but not critical
  

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. For details of how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Notice.