Systems Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client has been established for nearly 50 years providing cutting edge technology improving safety and operations for naval and commercial shipping, luxury yachts and special purpose craft such as lifeboats worldwide. Â Due to expansion they are looking for an additional Systems Engineer to be responsible for specifying and designing systems taking responsibility for the engineering component of these, through to testing, commissioning, and customer hand over. If you love to travel, can gain MoD security clearance and have systems engineering experience then this role can offer a great career within a developing organisation. In return, the company offers a good salary and excellent benefits including 25 days holiday with service, Death in Service, Accident and Travel insurance, and pension scheme
Duties:
- Act as technical lead for projects
- Support other Systems, and Lead Project Engineers on other projects
- Produce Functional Design Specifications from customer specifications
- Produce block diagrams, system schematics, bill of materials and cable schedules
- Program PLC, HMI & SCADA Systems
- Produce technical documentation, including manuals and test procedures
- Assist with internal and customer Factory Acceptance Tests
- Travel worldwide to perform commissioning
- Conduct Harbour and Sea Acceptance Trials through to customer handover
- Attend meetings with customers and other departments on and off site
- Assist with the development and assessment of new products
Skills & Experience:
- Must be qualified to HNC level or above in a relevant electronic/electrical discipline
- Must have experience of Controls, Automation, Electrical and Electronics Integration
- Knowledge of PLC & SCADA based software packages and structured programming languages is required
- PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 programming languages is desirable along with experience of Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Wago PLCs
- P&ID drawing experience is essential, CAD software, Visio and E-Plan Electric P8 would be preferable
- Able to work in a team whilst at the same time demonstrating initiative and the ability to work without supervision
- You will need solid problem solving, decision making and analytical capabilities with good attention to detail
- Competent in computer technology and Ethernet networks is desirable as is Industrial communication protocols e.g. Modbus, Canbus & Profibus
- A working knowledge of ships including automation, power, propulsion, navigation, and communications is preferable
- Must have the right to live & work in UK with a minimum of 3 years residency to qualify for MoD SC
- Must be able to travel worldwide, sometimes for extended periods, and occasionally at short notice, to work on a variety of marine vessels, either afloat or in shipyards is essential along with a full Clean Driving Licence
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday rising with service to 25 days plus bank holidays
- 37 hours per week, office hours 8.30 - 5pm Monday to Friday
- Death in Service benefit
- Accident and travel insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible to apply for this role.
Call Julia @ prime appointments if you would like to discuss this role further.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Systems Engineer roles across Prime Appointments's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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