Electrical Engineer (Marine)
Navis Consulting
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Bristolfull-timePosted January 21, 2026
Job Description
Join a marine technology team designing, prototyping and testing electrical control systems for crewed and uncrewed vessels; hands-on engineering role with growth and benefits.
Our client provides robust and reliable performance monitoring and control solutions for both crewed and uncrewed vessels, of all sizes and functions, in the complex marine environment and they are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their team.
Responsibilities
Work alongside sales teams to identify customers bespoke requirements for the company's solutions
Ground up design of electrical systems and products
Read and create design specifications and technical drawings
Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales based on customers recommendations
Make models and prototypes of products
Design and conduct testing on built systems both within the office, remotely for on board systems and also in person where required
Record, analyse and interpret test data
Propose modifications and retest products
Qualify the final product or system
Prepare product documentation, write reports, and give presentations
Monitor our products and solutions whilst in use to improve on future designs
Requirements
Essential Experience
An Electronics/Electrical/Controls Engineer; ideally with an interest in the IoT field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical system design
A strong understanding and ability to fault-find industrial communication protocols including Ethernet Networks, serial communications, CANbus, GSM
Hands on experience in electrical system builds (Industrial panel, rack, harness or similar)
Experience programming PLCs or similar embedded devices
Able to fault-find electrical systems
Able to produce clear installation and user manuals for new systems
Ability to teach others and support customer demonstrations
Knowledge of the marine industry/environment is advantageous
Understanding software management tools (Git, Jira etc.) is an advantage
Clean Full Driving License
Desired Qualifications / Experience
Degree in Marine Engineering, Computer Science, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field
Knowledge of maritime digital ecosystems such as condition monitoring, voyage optimization, remote diagnostics, or cybersecurity compliance
Experience with Unmanned Surface Vessels
Experience with software integration across electrical/mechanical vessel systems
Multilingual communication skills
Benefits
Career development and opportunity to learn and grow
A value led culture that puts its people first – ‘you are our Company.’
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Private Healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
25 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)
Employee Events