Electrical Engineer
Location: Bristol, UK, with Hybrid Working available
Full Time, Permanent
AST Reygar are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer based in our Bristol offices. As an Electrical Engineer, you will use technical knowledge to develop solutions to our customers' problems. Suitable candidates will require both theoretical and practical experience working with electronic products. You will be involved in projects from concept and design, through to implementation, testing, handover and support. You may also work on maintenance programs.
Key Responsibilities
* Work alongside sales teams to identify customers' bespoke requirements for our solutions
* Ground-up design of electrical systems and products
* Read and create design specifications and technical drawings
* Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales based on customers' recommendations
* Make models and prototypes of products
* Design and conduct testing on built systems, both within the office and remotely for onboard systems and also in person where required
* Record, analyse and interpret test data
* Propose modifications and retest products
* Qualify the final product or system
* Prepare product documentation, write reports, and give presentations
* Monitor our products and solutions whilst in use to improve future designs
The Person – Bringing your personality to AST Reygar
A successful Electrical Engineer will combine strong technical understanding with excellent interpersonal and practical skills. You will be a confident communicator able to understand, design, build and commission complex electrical solutions. You will be passionate about managing customer expectations whilst delivering fantastic customer support. Candidates should have a high level of self‑motivation and a strong drive to learn and continue to learn and develop in the future. You will have the willingness to adapt to the varying demands of the role throughout our busy periods.
Essential Experience
An Electronics/Electrical/Controls Engineer, ideally with an interest in the IoT field
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical system design
* A strong understanding and ability to fault‑find industrial communication protocols, including Ethernet Networks, serial communications, CANbus, GSM
* Hands‑on experience in electrical system builds (Industrial panel, rack, harness or similar)
* Experience programming PLCs or similar embedded devices
* Able to fault‑find electrical systems
* Able to produce clear installation and user manuals for new systemsAbility to teach others and support customer demonstrations
* Knowledge of the marine industry/environment is advantageous
* Understanding software management tools (Git, Jira, etc.) is an advantage
* Clean Full Driving License
Desired Qualifications
* Degree in Marine Engineering, Computer Science, Naval Architecture, or a related technical field
* Knowledge of maritime digital ecosystems, such as condition monitoring, voyage optimisation, remote diagnostics, or cybersecurity compliance
* Experience with software integration across electrical/mechanical vessel systems
* Multilingual communication skills
The Rewards
In addition to the role of an Electrical Engineer, we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities, incentives, and benefits
* Career development and opportunity to learn and grow
* A value‑led culture that puts its people first – ‘you are our Company.’
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Private Healthcare
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 25 days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)
* Employee Events
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 30th January 2026
AST Reygar specialises in offshore wind renewable energy in the commercial marine sectors. Developing, installing, and supporting solutions for boat monitoring systems, autonomous survey vessels, and dynamic positioning control of commercial boats.
We are always on the lookout for bright, resourceful engineers, who share our passion for innovation and excellence. If you relish a challenge and enjoy the excitement and variety that working in a dynamic and fast‑growing company brings, please get in touch. Send your CV and covering letter to: info@ast-reygar.com
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