At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to innovate maritime navigation technologies and conduct exciting trials at sea.
- Company: Trinity House, a leading maritime charity dedicated to mariner safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, annual bonus, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on maritime safety while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or related field; experience in R&D and programming skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44991 - 54989 £ per year.
Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.
Do you enjoy working at all levels of research and development, from blue-sky thinking, conducting trials at sea, through to presenting results on an international stage? Do you have expertise in radionavigation that you could apply to the challenges of maritime navigation? If so, this job could be for you.
ABOUT US
The Research and Development team (GRAD) support the development of new and emerging marine aids-to-navigation technologies around the coastlines of the UK and Ireland, working with colleagues within Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board and Irish Lights. The team is recognised and trusted for its expertise, which is used to develop novel ideas from initial concept through to system development, trials and ultimately working to secure international standardisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
GRAD is seeking a Research and Innovation Engineer to join our resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) work area. You would work on a range of projects which contribute to providing maritime users with safe and secure sources of PNT. This can include improving situational awareness so that maritime users know the status of navigation systems; making Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions onboard ships as robust as possible; and working to develop complementary positioning systems, providing a multi-layered solution. While our primary aim is to support the provision of marine aids-to-navigation on behalf of the three GLAs of the UK and Ireland, our work supports maritime safety in general, and the team works closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally.
- Degree in engineering, physical sciences, maths, or computer science, or equivalent vocational experience
- Experience in research and development within an engineering or scientific discipline
- Practical experience of digital signal processing for communications or navigation systems
- Programming skills applied in a technical discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
- Knowledge of radionavigation systems, such as GNSS, eLoran, radar and R-Mode, and their application in the maritime domain
- Participation in the development of standards for radionavigation or communications technologies
- Project management experience including Scrum, Agile and Prince2
- Associate member of appropriate professional body e.g. IET, RIN
WHAT DO WE OFFER:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Annual Bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit pension
For an informal discussion about the role or the work of the Resilient-PNT team, please contact Kevin Sheridan at Kevin.Sheridan@gla-rad.org. We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.
Research & Innovation Engineer (RNAV) employer: Trinity House
Trinity House is an exceptional employer, dedicated to the development and well-being of its workforce while ensuring the safety of mariners for over 500 years. With a strong commitment to training and professional growth, employees benefit from fully funded qualifications and a generous pension scheme, all within a respectful and inclusive work culture. The unique opportunity to work on modernising the fleet and contributing to vital maritime services makes this role particularly rewarding for those passionate about maritime technology.
