Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 DOE

Full Time

Permanent

Who we are: Subsea Craft is a fast growing, privately funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. We leverage our team’s defence experience and technology expertise with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced maritime engineering. Our market ready platform, VICTA, is an optionally crewed / payload carrying dual-domain platform designed to operate at speed over range, capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery of effects within contested waters. It is a unique, innovative British platform focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond. 

What we offer:

Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.

Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.

Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.

Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.

Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice

Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.

Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to drive the development of world-leading advanced maritime technology. This role requires a results-driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing hands-on engineering with strategic leadership to deliver excellence.

As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of electrical systems within our maritime platforms. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring project delivery, mitigating technical risks, and optimising system performance. You will set the standard for technical excellence and act as a mentor to the team, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities will include:

Technical Leadership & Delivery

Lead the design and development of electrical systems, including power distribution, motor control, battery management, and charging systems.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Identify and mitigate project risks, troubleshooting technical challenges proactively.

Maintain a keen awareness of technical pitfalls, ensuring issues are addressed before they become blockers.

System Design & Integration

Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into the overall craft design.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and military specifications.

Provide technical direction on system architecture, component selection, and integration strategies.

Ownership & Accountability

Take full ownership of the electrical system design and its performance.

Lead failure investigations, implementing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.

Celebrate team successes while ensuring accountability for technical decisions and their outcomes.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on the latest technologies in power electronics, battery systems, and maritime electrical design.

Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance system performance, reliability, and sustainability.

Prototyping, Testing & Validation

Oversee prototype development and system validation, ensuring thorough functional, performance, and safety testing.

Work closely with the testing team to diagnose and resolve issues.

Document and report findings, ensuring technical decisions are well-supported.

Mentorship & Team Development

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.

Set and uphold engineering best practices within the team.

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical system design, preferably in maritime, automotive, or aerospace sectors.

Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (e.g. AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar).

Experience with DC systems, CAN Bus, and power electronics, PLC design.

Knowledge of battery management systems, motor control, and power distribution.

Familiarity with regulatory compliance and industry standards for maritime or automotive electrical systems.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.

Experience managing technical projects and ensuring successful delivery.

A proactive individual with strong commitment and self-motivation.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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: At Subsea Craft, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an agile, professional workforce built on trust, inclusivity, and commercial awareness. We expect our team members to embody the following values:

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.

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