Senior Electrical Test Engineer

• Salary: £55,000-£65,000 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

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

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to drive forward the development of world leading advanced maritime technology. The successful candidate will be driven by innovation and strive to deliver excellence in everything they do.

Responsibilities Include

Test System Design and Planning:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software engineers and systems engineers to ensure test requirements are clearly defined and documented.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure electrical systems meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Manage and mentor a small team of electrical test engineers, ensuring test plans are aligned and relevant stakeholders are consulted.
• Design and layout of electrical test systems, including power distribution, wiring harnesses, control modules, motor controllers, PLC controls.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all aspects of electrical test.

Prototyping And Testing

• Develop prototypes of electrical systems and components for validation and testing purposes.
• Validate electrical designs through testing, ensuring that designs meet functional, performance and safety requirements.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve electrical system issues. Conducting root cause analysis in order to propose solutions and prevent future occurrence.
• Provides leadership, technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

Documentation And Reporting

• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports related to electrical test.
• Create and maintain risk assessments, method statements and HV safety documentation.
• Manages and maintains test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functional. Identify opportunities for improving the test engineering capability.
• Responsible for managing subsystem and system level testing projects up to platform level, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications And Experience

• Electrical / Mechatronics engineering qualifications to degree level or a minimum of 5 years industry experience with an apprenticeship qualification.
• Significant experience of electrical test, development, commissioning and reporting.
• Professional registration (e.g. CEng) or progression towards is advantageous.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (e.g. AutoCAD or similar).
• Experience working with 3D CAD systems is advantageous but not critical.
• Experience with safety procedures for high voltage systems (up to 1000V).
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN & Ethernet.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools for electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle architectures, power electronics, and battery management systems would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electric vehicles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Prior experience in electric vehicle design or automotive electronics is a plus.
• Experience with preparing and submitting detailed test procedures of high value projects.
• Familiar with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, thermal cameras etc.
• Maritime experience is a plus, but whatever your track record, high levels of technical expertise, personal drive and strong communication skills are particularly important.
• Willingness to embrace innovation and creativity – Lateral thinking is encouraged.

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.