Job Description

Company Description

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Title:

Maritime Electrical Engineer

Experience Needed:

Senior Level

Working Arrangement:

Remote (Travel to Southampton 2 times a month)

Location:

Southampton


Join

ALTEN

, a global engineering consultancy partnering with leaders in the

maritime and autonomous vessel

sector. You'll contribute to the electrical design and integration of

cutting-edge, uncrewed marine vessels

, playing a vital role in the next generation of sustainable ocean technology. From designing complex

electrical systems

to supporting the delivery of an advanced new vessel launching next year, this is your chance to shape the future of

autonomous marine engineering

and work on truly pioneering projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and develop

electrical schematics and cabling systems

for next-generation autonomous vessels. Produce detailed

AutoCAD drawings

to support the electrical integration of control, communication, and power systems. Develop and manage

CAT, Fibre, and COAX communication networks

for vessel control and sensor systems. Oversee

system installation, testing, and commissioning

, ensuring compliance with

MCA

and

DNV

maritime standards. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure

system reliability

,

safety

, and

sustainability

across vessel operations. Support the

delivery of new vessel platforms

, ensuring robust electrical systems are in place for launch and long-term operation.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proficient in

AutoCAD

for electrical design and schematic creation. Strong background in

marine electrical engineering

or

vessel system design

. Experience working with

CAT/Fibre/COAX

communication systems. Knowledge of

MCA

,

DNV

, or other relevant

marine standards

. Proven experience delivering

full system designs

, from concept to commissioning.

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Marine, or Systems Engineering

, or equivalent technical experience.

Desirable Skills:

Experience in

autonomous or remotely operated marine systems

. Hands-on experience with

cabling, routing, and harness assembly

for marine environments. Familiarity with

low-voltage power systems

and

marine communication architectures

. Understanding of

hybrid or renewable power integration

in maritime systems.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.


Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.


We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.


Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent)
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.