Electrical Engineer
Hybrid; Plymouth and WFH
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Overview
Help us create a net zero emission future! Founded in 2020, ACUA Ocean is a fast-growing and dynamic start-up at the forefront of the carbon net zero and maritime autonomy sectors. AO is at the convergence of cutting-edge technologies, e.g., hydrogen propulsion, IoT, marine robotics and AI. We make the transition to hydrogen propulsion for marine vessels seamless with a range of products and services that help businesses and organisations achieve their zero-emission goals. We are hiring an Electrical Engineer to work within our growing Engineering Team developing cutting edge technology to use in our first marine autonomous surface ship (MASS).
A successful candidate must be a team player with a passion for sharing knowledge and be ready to be at the grassroots of this growing business supporting the growth of a robust and diverse team delivering results that will revolutionise the way we protect and monitor our oceans.
Who you are:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with 3+ years of experience.
* Understanding of high-reliability, deployable systems, particularly in the areas of high power electronics and battery systems.
* Experience using modern electrical CAD tools, e.g. AutoCAD.
* Experience of development on microcontrollers and familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN is desirable.
* Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 16315) is desirable.
* Experience with wire harnessing, RF, and system-level integration is desirable.
What you’ll do:
* Design, integrate, and troubleshoot electrical systems including power distribution, sensors, navigation, and communication subsystems for USVs.
* Develop wiring diagrams, harnesses, and PCB layouts to support both prototype and production-ready platforms.
* Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and naval architecture teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance.
* Conduct at-sea testing and diagnostics to validate electrical systems under real-world maritime conditions.
* Source components, manage electrical BOMs, and support vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and reliable parts procurement.
* Implement safety and redundancy measures to meet maritime and regulatory standards for remote and autonomous vessel operation.
What you’ll need
* UK citizenship. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role.
* Chartered Engineer or interest in working towards Chartership (desirable)
* Experience in the maritime sector (desirable)
Benefits/Compensation:
* £50-65K salary depending on experience 💷
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure 🏖️
* Comprehensive benefits package from Vitality - access to full health insurance including dental coverage 🏥
* Awesome perks such as discounted gym memberships, mental health cover and global health coverage 🏋️♀️
* Life insurance to 4x your annual salary
* Payment of professional fees
* Company laptop 💻
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for the brightest people out there who are passionate about making a difference and helping us make the world a better place. We believe that our people are our biggest asset. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attributes. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity, an inclusive workplace, and fairness for everyone.