About the role
We are seeking a talented Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to design and integration of electrical systems that power and control autonomous vessels, ensuring seamless operation, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
What you'll be doing
- Electrical System Design for Autonomy: Support the development and design of electrical systems for autonomous vessels, including power distribution, propulsion control, sensor integration, and communication networks.
- Integration with Autonomous Systems: Collaborate with software and control engineers to integrate electrical systems with onboard autonomous navigation and control systems.
- Compliance with Standards: Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant maritime regulations and standards for autonomous vessels and classification society requirements.
- System Testing and Validation: Support the testing and validation of electrical systems.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with naval architects, mechanical engineers, and software developers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into the overall vessel design.
- Documentation and Reporting: Contribute to detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and compliance reports.
What we're looking for
- Education: Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering/related field or equivalent industry experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD), and a solid understanding of electrical principles.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex engineering challenges in autonomous systems.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable experience
- Experience in the maritime industry. Familiarity with marine electrical standards.
- Experience with autonomous navigation and control systems, including sensor integration (e.g., LIDAR, radar, GPS).
- Knowledge of communication protocols and networks used in autonomous vessels (e.g., Ethernet, CAN bus, NMEA 2000).
- Familiarity with power management systems for electric and hybrid propulsion.
How you'll work
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, naval architects, and mechanical engineers
- Support electrical design activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to testing and validation
- Take a structured and detail-oriented approach to ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards
- Learn from senior team members while building your technical capability in marine and autonomous systems
- Contribute to solving engineering challenges with guidance, developing your problem-solving skills in a real-world environment
- Manage tasks effectively while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced team
- Communicate clearly through technical documentation and collaboration with colleagues
- Continuously develop your knowledge and skills, contributing to a culture of learning and improvement
Why join us?
- Gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge autonomous vessel technology
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative engineering team that will help you develop your career
- Learn from experienced professionals across electrical, software, and marine engineering disciplines
- Contribute to innovative projects involving autonomy, electrification, and advanced control systems
- Build experience across the full development lifecycle, from design through to testing
- Opportunity to grow your skills and progress within a forward-thinking organisation
- Inclusive and welcoming environment where development and learning are encouraged
- Competitive package and the chance to work on impactful, future-focused technology
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.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you been a resident of the UK for more than 5 years?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
