Electrical Test Engineer

Job Details

• Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE
• Full Time
• Permanent

Who we are:

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.

• 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 Linked In 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 looking for an 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 engineers, software engineers 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.
• 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.
• Assembly of electrical testing systems and software integration, in order to set those systems to work.
• Validate electrical designs through testing, ensuring that designs meet functional, performance and safety requirements.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve electrical system issues. Conducting root cause analysis in order to propose solutions and prevent future occurrence.

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.
• Manages and maintains test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functional. Identify opportunities for improving the test engineering capability.
• Responsible for subsystem and system level testing projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Electrical / Mechatronics engineering qualifications to degree level or a minimum of 3 years industry experience with an apprenticeship qualification.
• 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 in electrical build with high voltage systems (up to 1000V) would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN.
• 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…