Electrical / Electronics Engineer - Defence

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. Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
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
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.
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.
Systems design, craft build, fault finding and maintenance -
Feeding into system design, assemble and fit electrical components and systems according to specifications.
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.
Follow work instructions and project timelines diligently to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Work closely with all team members in a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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.
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.
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.
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 note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.