Senior Electrical Test Engineer

Overview

Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE

Full Time
• Permanent

Sub Sea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

• Private Healthcare with optional family cover
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Unlimited Paid Holiday
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to Linked In Learning
• Pension contribution
• Flexible Working
• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to drive forward the development of world leading advanced maritime technology. The successful candidate will be driven by innovation and strive to deliver excellence in everything they do.

• Test System Design and Planning
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software and systems engineers to ensure test requirements are clearly defined and documented.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to ensure electrical systems meet design specifications and performance requirements.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of electrical test engineers, ensuring test plans are aligned and relevant stakeholders are consulted.
  • Design and layout of electrical test systems, including power distribution, wiring harnesses, control modules, motor controllers, PLC controls.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all aspects of electrical test.

• Prototyping and Testing
  • Develop prototypes of electrical systems and components for validation and testing purposes.
  • Validate electrical designs through testing, ensuring that designs meet functional, performance and safety requirements.
  • Identify, analyse, and resolve electrical system issues. Conduct root cause analysis to propose solutions and prevent future occurrences.
  • Provide leadership, technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

• Documentation and Reporting
  • Create and maintain detailed test documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports related to electrical test.
  • Create and maintain risk assessments, method statements and HV safety documentation.
  • Manage and maintain test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functional. Identify opportunities for improving the test engineering capability.
  • Responsible for managing subsystem and system level testing projects up to platform level, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Electrical / Mechatronics engineering qualifications to degree level or a minimum of 5 years industry experience with an apprenticeship qualification.
• Significant experience of electrical test, development, commissioning and reporting.
• Professional registration (e.g. CEng) or progression towards is advantageous.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (e.g. AutoCAD or similar).
• Experience working with 3D CAD systems is advantageous but not critical.
• Experience with safety procedures for high voltage systems (up to 1000V).
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN & Ethernet.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools for electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle architectures, power electronics, and battery management systems would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electric vehicles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Prior experience in electric vehicle design or automotive electronics is a plus.
• Experience with preparing and submitting detailed test procedures of high value projects.
• Familiar with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, thermal cameras etc.
• Maritime experience is a plus, but high levels of technical expertise, personal drive and strong communication skills are particularly important.
• Willingness to embrace…