Design Engineer

Job description

This role is initially onsite in Portsmouth but will revert to a hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote after 3 months.

What you’ll be doing:

• Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. These solutions consist of Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, Bill of Materials and associated Installation Instructions.
• Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process developing agreed Equipment Integration Requirements.
• Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integration, Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Ship Power and Load Chart Management.
• Configuring and Maintaining Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks.
• Production of Ship/Equipment Feasibility Studies.
• Collaborate with in-house Mechanical, Structural, HVAC and Project Management Teams.
• Collaborate with Industry Partners and Technical Authorities.
• Support Ship-build and Submarine electrical detailed design activities.
• Provide a technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory
• Interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards
• Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems
• Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets
• IT literate in Microsoft Office applications
• ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• All Candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English