Kraken Technology Group is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in the integration, testing, and validation of our cutting-edge autonomous marine vessels and platforms.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative marine technology projects, collaborating with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest performance standards.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Commissioning Engineer, you will:
- Perform system commissioning activities including power-up testing, sensor calibration, and communications setup.
- Conduct fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem resolution during commissioning.
- Verify that customer specifications and project requirements have been successfully integrated and tested.
- Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation, procedures, reports, and checklists.
- Execute and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Harbour Acceptance Testing (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Support project delivery by working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations teams.
- Liaise with customers, subcontractors, and classification societies throughout the commissioning process.
- Support technical investigations and customer issues post-delivery.
- Assist with equipment handover and certification processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- HNC qualification in an Engineering, Technology, or Science discipline, or equivalent commissioning experience.
- Experience within the marine engineering industry.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- HND or Degree in Engineering, Technology, or Science.
- Experience with autonomous systems.
- Understanding of analogue and digital I/O, RS232/422/485, and CANbus communications.
- Current Forklift Truck Licence.
- Highly organised with a structured and methodical approach.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Kraken?
- Work on industry-leading autonomous marine technologies.
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
- Opportunity to influence product development and operational improvements.
- Involvement in exciting projects from build through to sea trials and customer delivery.
- Career development within a growing, high-tech marine business.
What we provide:
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
- After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
- Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
- Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
- Life assurance 3x salary
- Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know:
Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about marine engineering, systems testing, and cutting-edge autonomous technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of autonomous maritime solutions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have an HNC in technology, engineering or a science related discipline?
- Do you have recent experience in the marine industry?
- Are you eligible to work in the UK and obtain security clearance, if required? This requires you to have five years residency in the UK.
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your notice period?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
