Marine Electronics Engineer

We at Ladar Limited are looking for an experienced Marine Electronics Engineer (full-time or/part-time) to join our growing technical team to work on a large maritime project to enhance safer navigation at sea.

Founded in 2013, Ladar has a global team comprising of maritime executives, seasoned mariners, technical personnel in various domains, working on optics, lidar, ladar, object detection, and AI/ML algorithms. They are supported by researchers and the business development team to deliver cutting-edge remote sensing solutions to the maritime industry. Ladar has several applications for its Ladar Sensor Suite, and specializes in automated ship collision avoidance and (semi-) submerged target detection technologies. We understand the industry’s needs for increased ship safety and collision avoidance solutions and the demands of the upcoming unmanned and autonomous vessel technologies in the market.

We, together with a consortium of partners, are working on a project focused on Enhancing Safer Navigation at Sea. The project will span 3+ years and marks the first step towards assisting the navigator that is onboard today with a decision support system and further integrate the bridge navigation equipment. In the future this can also be adapted to remote and autonomous vessels, we are looking for an enthusiastic and challenge-driven Marine Electronic Engineer who can help us grow further and take part in the planning phase, create drawings and hardware connections for a simulator in a Full-Scale Bridge simulator in the University of Genova, and afterwards onboard a test vessel in the Mediterranean area.

For more details about the company and the services it offers, you may visit our website at www.ladar.co.uk. You may also visit the website of the main coordinator of the project at www.offshoremonitoring.com

Responsibilities

Taking part in the planning phase with drawings in software like AutoCAD etc.
In charge of drawings and schematics for integrated bridge system
Provide technical support to the project team and the company’s maritime end-user advisors
Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electronic and navigation equipment on vessels and premises.
Maintaining relationship with Technical Manager and other team members, Software Team, project partners and marine end-user advisors.
In the future we will also perform upgrades and further innovation to this beyond state-of-the-art SafeNav system.

About you:

Prior experience in maritime industry is required. As ETO (Electro Technical Officer) onboard ships or as Marine Electronics Engineer or Service Engineer for bridge equipment.
Experience as a service engineer for navigation equipment will be considered a plus
In-depth knowledge of marine navigation instruments and bridge communication systems
Technical competency, and understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding the marine industry as well as knowledge of electronics engineering
Familiar with Microsoft Applications, and experience with use of a software for Electrical Drawings such as AutoCAD.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, in a team and independently
Good verbal, written and presentation communication skills in English language
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask and a keen eye for detail
Ability to collaborate with a multi-national team of partners
Analytical thinking, strategic planning and ability to problem solve and develop solutions
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills and initiative-taker

We offer:

Full-time/Part-time Remote/hybrid working arrangement with some travel requirements around Europe
Taking part in a new innovation for SafeNav and be in the driving seat of new innovation in the maritime sector for Navigation equipment.
Market competitive salary in Euro, a bonus scheme with potential stock options in the company if excellent performance and long-term commitment is observed.
Opportunities to be part of finding solutions to the challenges the industry is facing today
Supportive work culture with new and innovative visions for future development, several innovative projects ongoing in the following domains: Maritime Safety, Maritime Environment and Maritime Security.
A long-term career path and professional development
More info about SafeNav: https://www.thedigitalship.com/news/electronics-navigation/item/8031-eur-8-million-project-to-improve-safe-bridge-navigation-launches