Join Us at SRT Marine Systems as a Senior CAD Engineer
Job Title: Senior CAD Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 1 day / week in MSN office or Remote
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.
The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.
SRT is an exciting company where high quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior CAD Engineer to lead the development, maintenance, and integration of our electronic and mechanical design data. The successful candidate will be responsible for schematic capture, PCB layout, and mechanical CAD support, ensuring robust, manufacturable designs that meet project, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-performance electronic and electro-mechanical products.
What You’ll Be Doing
ECAD & PCB Design
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Capture schematics and perform multi-layer PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools.
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Lead design reviews focused on signal integrity, EMC, and DFM/DFT best practices.
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Build and manage CAD libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models) with version control.
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Generate fabrication/assembly docs and production files (Gerbers, pick-and-place, etc.).
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Support production by resolving PCB/BOM issues and implementing design updates.
Mechanical Integration
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Review and update mechanical CAD for electromechanical compatibility.
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Work with mechanical teams to align ECAD/MCAD data and enclosure fit.
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Assist in 2D component drawings and mechanical integration tasks.
Data & Configuration Management
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Maintain CAD tools, libraries, and configuration control for ECAD/MCAD.
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Ensure BOM traceability and compliance with quality standards.
Collaboration & Improvement
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Participate in cross-discipline reviews and supplier/manufacturing collaboration.
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Drive improvements in CAD processes, libraries, and workflows.
What You’ll Bring
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Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) – e.g., Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, Cadence Allegro, or similar.
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PCB design techniques, including multilayer, high-speed, and mixed-signal design.
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Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) for production-scale volumes.
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Mechanical CAD (MCAD) – e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or Autodesk Inventor.
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Configuration management and product lifecycle management tools (e.g., PDM, PLM).
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Understanding of EMC, thermal, and mechanical considerations in PCB and enclosure design.
Our Values at SRT Marine
Ambition – Aspiring to lead in maritime domain management.
Innovation – Driving improvement through creativity and forward-thinking.
Quality – Committing to high standards in performance and reliability.
Responsibility – Being individually accountable and team-driven.
Team – Collaborating openly with colleagues, partners, and customers.
Why Join Us?
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Work on mission-critical maritime surveillance systems used worldwide.
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Be part of an ambitious, innovative, and supportive team.
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Make a direct impact on global maritime safety and sustainability.
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Enjoy flexible hybrid working.
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Competitive salary and benefits, including:
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Matched pension contributions up to 5%
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25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with service)
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Private health care
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Flexible working opportunities
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Development and training programmes
SRT Marine plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds