Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career with a company leading the way in marine electrification and sustainable innovation?

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team developing cutting-edge marine technology. Based in a modern coastal office with views over the water, you’ll contribute to projects that are redefining the future of the marine industry — all from a stable, onshore engineering environment.

Electrical Design Engineer - Marine Technology

£40-55k

Private Medical Insurance & Life Assurance

Electric Car & Pension Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Hampshire.

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You’ll play a key part in designing and implementing advanced marine electrical systems, working on technologies ranging from electrified powertrain solutions to next-generation energy-efficient propulsion systems.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

Contribute to the design and implementation of marine electrical systems, including electrified powertrain solutions and other sustainable vessel technologies
Support the development of vessel electrical installation strategies, collaborating with customers, shipyards, vessel manufacturers, and internal teams.
Produce accurate schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and panel layouts using professional electrical CAD tools.
Design and route electrical harnesses for industrial and leisure marine applications, ensuring compliance with system architecture and standards.
Assist in specifying and selecting electrical components, including HV DC distribution equipment, sensors, and marine/automotive-grade hardware.
Support the integration of high-voltage DC (HVDC) mobile powertrain systems, contributing to layout, safety, and performance considerations.
Contribute to technical documentation and testing procedures for Factory, Harbour, and Sea Trial Acceptance Tests (FAT, HAT, SAT).
Assist in resolving technical issues during installation, commissioning, and operational phases, both on-site and remotely.

Electrical Design Engineer – The Person:

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s level advantageous).
Experience in automotive or high-voltage powertrain electrical systems is highly beneficial; junior candidates with a strong foundation and a desire to develop in these areas are encouraged to apply.
Proficient in electrical CAD tools — EPlan Electric P8 preferred, though experience with structured alternatives is acceptable i.e. Siemens Capital or Zuken
Understanding of relevant engineering standards (IEC, ISO, NFPA, etc.); experienced candidates will apply these confidently, while junior engineers should show eagerness to develop this knowledge.

Why Join?

Be part of a company driving sustainable change in the marine sector
Work in a supportive, innovative environment with an expert team
Enjoy a coastal office location with modern facilities and an open, collaborative culture

Any background of working in the marine sector is useful. Even if it's where you started your career before moving on, having an appreciation of how the industry works will very much help in this role.

Located on the South Coast, this role would be commutable from this role would be commutable from Portsmouth, Fareham, Port Solent, Portsmouth & Southampton.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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