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Senior Trials & Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Renfrew, Scotland, GBFull-time£46k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Commissioning and trials of electrical systems for the Type 26 Frigate, including energization, fault finding, and demonstration to naval authorities.

Role type

Senior Trials & Commissioning Engineer (Marine Electrical)

Builds

Operation-ready Type 26 Frigate platform systems

Domain

Defence / Naval Engineering / Marine Electrical Systems

Required skills

Complex ships systems fault finding and resolution, reading technical electrical engineering drawings and manuals, electrical safety permit management, test and acceptance documentation writing, multi-discipline collaboration

Preferred skills

HNC Level engineering qualification, STEM qualifications, Incorporated or Chartered status registration

Technologies

Gas Turbines, Gearboxes, Generators, Pumps, Fans, Instrumentation, Diesel Generators, Propulsion Motors, Platform Management Systems, Ships Auxiliaries

Responsibilities

Set to work all T26 Platform Equipment from Gas Turbines to Instrumentation, ensure electrical safety through permits and energisation programmes, attend sea trials and demonstrate major machinery to clients, investigate design issues via fault finding, write test and acceptance documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC