Marine Electrical Engineer (Plymouth)

Electrical Engineer

Hybrid; Plymouth and WFH

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Overview

Help us create a net zero emission future! Founded in 2020, Acua Ocean is a fast-growing and dynamic start-up at the forefront of the carbon net zero and maritime autonomy sectors. AO is at the convergence of cutting-edge technologies, e.g., hydrogen propulsion, IoT, marine robotics and AI. We are hiring an Electrical Engineer to work within our growing Engineering Team developing cutting edge technology to use in our first marine autonomous surface ship (MASS).

A successful candidate must be a team player with a passion for sharing knowledge and be ready to be at the grassroots of this growing business supporting the growth of a robust and diverse team delivering results that will revolutionise the way we protect and monitor our oceans.

Who you are:

• You should have +3 years experience as an Electrical Engineer
• Able to work across teams of colleagues from diverse backgrounds, skills, knowledge, levels of experience and expertise. You build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with your colleagues across various functions
• Able to work autonomously (see what we did there!) with a proactive mindset
• You balance commercial design considerations with a drive for quality, evaluating the data to inform your decision making
• You are confident in your skills and know your area of expertise with an eye for innovation

What you’ll do:

• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical systems including power distribution, sensors, navigation, and communication subsystems for USVs.
• Develop wiring diagrams, harnesses, and PCB layouts to support both prototype and production-ready platforms.
• Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and naval architecture teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
• Conduct at-sea testing and diagnostics to validate electrical systems under real-world maritime conditions.
• Source components, manage electrical BOMs, and support vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and reliable parts procurement.
• Implement safety and redundancy measures to meet maritime and regulatory standards for remote and autonomous vessel operation.

What you’ll need

• UK citizenship. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role.
• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or other Engineering degree with a strong focus on Electrical Engineering) with 3+ years of experience (particularly in projects with a blend of theoretical and practical angle to them)
• Confident with analog and digital circuit design and debugging
• Proficient with electrical CAD tools e.g. AutoCAD
• Experience in PLC programming
• Network experience (e.g. IP/Ethernet, CAN)
• Experience in integrating high-power systems and energy storage (batteries, power converters, etc)
• Experience using Azure DevOps (desirable)
• Experience with Python (desirable)
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical systems, such as IEEE, IEC, and ABS is a plus (desirable)
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership (desirable)
• Experience in the maritime sector (highly desirable)

Benefits/Compensation:

• £42-55K salary depending on experience
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure ️
• Comprehensive benefits package from Vitality – access to full health insurance including dental coverage
• Awesome perks such as discounted gym memberships, mental health cover and global health coverage ️ ♀️
• Life insurance to 4x your annual salary
• Payment of professional fees
• Company laptop

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for the brightest people out there who are passionate about making a difference and helping us make the world a better place. We believe that our people are our biggest asset. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attributes. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity, an inclusive workplace, and fairness for everyone.