Engineer - In-Service Support
Salary £34,893 to £41,050 (dependent on experience) Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time Location Poole, Dorset, England Location description Hybrid Closing Date 18-01-2026 Reference 20645 Documents (please view all documents)
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About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world but we’re constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability.
Your role
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Engineer with a strong foundation in marine engineering and hands-on experience in marine electronics. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting and enhancing the performance of marine systems throughout their operational lifecycle.
As an Engineer, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:
3. Provide engineering support for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of marine systems, with a focus on electronic and electrical subsystems.
4. Conduct diagnostics and root cause analysis of electronic and control system faults.
5. Support integration of new electronic systems into existing marine platforms.
6. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions.
7. Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and modification proposals.
8. Ensure compliance with relevant maritime regulations and standards.
9. Engage with coastal teams, surveyors, suppliers, OEMs, and stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution of technical issues.
Essential skills and experience
10. Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
11. Experience in marine engineering with a strong understanding of electronic systems (e.g., navigation, communication, control systems).
12. Familiarity with fault-finding tools and techniques for electrical and electronic systems.
13. Knowledge of marine safety standards and regulatory compliance.
14. Strong communication and documentation skills.
15. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
16. Experience in defence or commercial maritime sectors.
17. Knowledge of systems integration and software-hardware interfacing.
18. Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
19. Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or embedded systems in marine applications.