Associate Engineer (Electrical/Electronics)

Associate Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time Hybrid with the expectation to be in the office 2 days per week Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world, but we’re constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability. Performance-related pay scheme annually reviewed - 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays - Flexible working opportunities - Competitive pension scheme  - Life assurance - Health and dental cashplan We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Engineer with a strong foundation in marine engineering and practical experience in marine electronics. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting and enhancing the performance of marine systems throughout their operational lifecycle. Provide engineering support for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of marine systems, with a focus on electronic and electrical subsystems. - Conduct diagnostics and root cause analysis of electronic and control system faults. - Support integration of new electronic systems into existing marine platforms. - Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions. - Ensure compliance with relevant maritime regulations and standards. - Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field. - Experience in marine engineering with a strong understanding of electronic systems (e.g., Familiarity with fault-finding tools and techniques for electrical and electronic systems. - Knowledge of marine safety standards and regulatory compliance. - Experience in defence or commercial maritime sectors. - Knowledge of systems integration and software-hardware interfacing. - Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or embedded systems in marine applications. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (DBS check, Scotland; International, International Child Protection Certificate process). Diversity at the RNLI We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One