Systems Integration Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Systems, Electrical, Software, Communications or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in system integration, testing, commissioning or operational support.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and complex system interactions.
• Practical knowledge of IP networking, including TCP/IP, routing, switching and VLANs.
• Familiarity with communications technologies such as RF, cellular and satellite.
• Experience working with sensors, embedded systems or control platforms.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across multiple domains.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams and maintain clear documentation.
• Experience in maritime, defence, robotics or autonomous systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of marine communication protocols such as NMEA and CAN is desirable.
• Familiarity with GNSS, radar or navigation sensors is desirable.
• Programming or scripting experience such as Python, bash or C++ is desirable.
• Exposure to autonomy stacks such as Ardupilot is desirable.
• Relevant networking certifications such as CCNA are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the integration of hardware, software, control systems, networks, sensors and communications equipment.
• Define and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability through testing and validation.
• Develop system architectures, interface definitions and integration documentation.
• Integrate onboard and remote communication systems, including LOS, RF, cellular and satellite.
• Configure and support networking infrastructure such as routers, switches, firewalls and VPNs.
• Work with protocols including Ethernet, CAN, Serial, NMEA and IP-based communications.
• Ensure secure, reliable connectivity between vessels and supporting infrastructure.
• Plan and execute system testing, including bench, environmental, field and sea trials.
• Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria and validation activities.
• Analyse system data and logs to identify faults, performance issues and improvement opportunities.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across software, hardware, networking and control systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability and performance.
• Maintain integration records, configurations, network diagrams and test reports.
• Support configuration control and release management processes.

Technologies

• Bash
• Embedded
• Ethernet
• Hardware
• Support
• Network
• Python
• Robotics
• TCP/IP

More

We are seeking a hands-on Systems Integration & Communications Engineer to support the development, integration and delivery of advanced electric and autonomous maritime systems. This is a full-time, office-based role in Southampton, UK, with a salary of £40,000 to £60,000 DOE. You will work across hardware, software and communications technologies to bring complex systems into reliable operational use.

last updated 29 week of 2026