Job Description

Location:

Bristol UK, with Hybrid Working available

Full Time, Permanent

Role Description

AST Reygar are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer based in our Bristol offices. As an Electrical Engineer you will use technical knowledge to develop solutions to our customers problems. Suitable candidates will require both theoretical and practical experience of working with electronic products. You will be involved in projects from concept and design, through to implementation, testing, handover and support. You may also work on maintenance programs.

Key Responsibilities

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Work alongside sales teams to identify customers bespoke requirements for our 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

The Person - Bringing your personality to AST Reygar

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A successful Electrical Engineer will combine strong technical understanding with excellent interpersonal and practical skills. You will be a confident communicator able to understand, design, build and commission complex electrical solutions. You will be passionate about managing customer expectations whilst delivering fantastic customer support. Candidates should have a high level of self-motivation and a strong drive to learn and continue to learn and develop in the future. You will have the willingness to adapt to varying demands of the role throughout our busy periods.

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

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 software integration across electrical/mechanical vessel systems


Multilingual communication skills

The Rewards

In addition to the role of an Electrical Engineer we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities, incentives, and 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

The AST Reygar Story

AST Reygar 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.





Founded in 2012 by Chris Huxley-Reynard and Felix Francis, to provide innovative, adaptable, and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of maritime operational challenges. Extensive experience in offshore renewables, maritime operations, and new marine technologies, creating a solution to support vessel operators running fleets more effectively and efficiently. Through their solid understanding of the practical challenges faced by mariners and vessel operators, coupled with their hands on approach to problem solving, they have created award-winning and simple to use technology, for remote connectivity and monitoring.



In March 2024 they partnered with industry leading satellite network solution provider, AST Networks, in order to help invest and grow the AST Reygar technologies and offerings. AST Reygar is a leading provider of remote monitoring solutions for commercial boats, leveraging IoT and big data analytics to help customers in the offshore market. For more Information visit https://ast-reygar.com





Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 30

th

of January 2026