Electrical Engineer (Build)

• Permanent
  
  

Who we are: Subsea Craft is a fast growing, privately funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. We leverage our team’s defence experience and technology expertise with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced maritime engineering. Our market ready platform, VICTA, is an optionally crewed / payload carrying dual-domain platform designed to operate at speed over range, capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery of effects within contested waters. It is a unique, innovative British platform focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond.

What We Offer

• Private Healthcare with optional family cover
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Unlimited Paid Holiday
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension contribution
• Flexible Working
• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking
  
  

Job Description: As an Electrical Engineer, you will develop and implement systems that power and control our maritime platforms and directly support Teams of Craft Technicians. Your role is crucial in ensuring the quality and performance of our products and places you at the forefront of advancing world-leading maritime technology.

Responsibilities Will Include

Systems design, craft build, fault finding and maintenance -

• Feeding into system design, assemble and fit electrical components and systems according to specifications.
• Competent use of hand tools and fault finding equipment.
• Confident in the fault finding of High Voltage, Low voltage and CAN based systems.
• Assisting in the sourcing and selection of components with the build and manufacture of the electrical and control system
• Quality control and setting to work of vessel electrical systems.
  
  

Work Management -

• Follow work instructions and project timelines diligently to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Utilise tablet-based work management systems to access work instructions, record progress, and complete documentation accurately.
• Collaborate in the creation of process and work instructions.
  
  

Team Collaboration -

• Work closely with all team members in a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to coordinate tasks, share insights, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  
  

Adherence to Standards -

• Maintain exacting standards of workmanship in all aspects of craft build, maintenance and development.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality control measures, and industry standards.
  
  

Innovative Thinking -

• Think innovatively to propose and implement improvements in systems design, installation techniques, build processes, and fault finding.
• Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity in the workshop.
  
  

Pride in who we are and what we do -

• Take pride in the workshop environment and maintain elevated levels of cleanliness and organisation.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to producing high-quality systems and components that reflect positively on the team and the organisation.
  
  

Required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Able to work with a deep understanding of DC power systems as well as PLC and CAN control architecture.
• Experience of fault finding, new builds, quality control and creating of documentation for process.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools and confident to build, fit and fault find complex system and components to a high standard.
• Able to work from drawings and work instructions, complete documentation when required.
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
  

Desirable

• City & Guilds, HNC or HND qualification in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Marine Engineering, or extended experience in an Automotive or marine environment.
• Able to fault find and fix mechanical, hydraulic systems.
• Able to use Auto-CAD, Inventor, and other 3D software.
  
  

Working Conditions

The role will primarily be based in the SubSea Craft office in Portsmouth, UK, with the requirement to travel to our Portland facility in Dorset during trials.

The position may involve work in a manufacturing environment and at sea during trials, which may present physical challenges and require adherence to safety protocols.

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 Security Check likely for specific projects.*

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: we are 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.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.

• Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.