Networking Integration Engineer

Salary: £40,000-£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.

• 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 seeking a talented and driven Networking Integration Engineer to enhance the connectivity between our remote operations centres and state-of-the-art maritime craft. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and manage robust communications infrastructure and underlying networks, ensuring seamless and secure data flow in challenging marine environments. If you are passionate about communications, networking, and their application in maritime settings, we want to hear from you.

• Design, develop, and implement resilient and secure communications solutions, including all elements of a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) plan, with a focus on automation, reliability, and cybersecurity.
• Integrate and manage multiple communication methods, such as Satellite and RF, to establish a robust and secure communications backbone.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data transmission across all communication channels, implementing encryption and access controls as appropriate.
• Support the installation, configuration, and field trials of communications equipment, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Write, review, and optimize secure configurations for routers, switches, and other network devices on maritime craft.
• Collaborate flexibly with software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of integrated solutions and comprehensive documentation, including security documentation and incident response procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, communications, and security issues, both remotely and on-site as required.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and best practices in maritime communications and networking.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications and networking roles.
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention, and encryption.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for field trials and deployments as needed.

• Experience in developing and implementing PACE plans.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, JNCP, MTCNA, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience with radios for data transmission.
• Experience with integrating multiple WAN links (Comms).
• Experience with integrating edge devices (Payloads) especially those conforming to international military payload standards.
• Background in maritime operations or working on/with vessels.
• Experience deploying autonomous or remotely controlled vehicles/vessels, especially with…