Systems Engineer - Applications

Job Description

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your aspirations can truly come to life?

Silverstream offers a unique opportunity to innovate and transform ideas into reality. Their agile team operates within a larger framework, allowing you to make a significant impact. You'll have the chance to take groundbreaking concepts, like IR&D, and bring them to life on a ship, showcasing your creativity and technical prowess.

100% of their technical leadership has advanced through career development within the company, highlighting their commitment to nurturing talent. They actively invest in intellectual property protection, giving you the chance to have your name on a patent if you invent something remarkable. You'll be instrumental in developing their internal capabilities and shaping the future of the company.

With physical capacity for prototyping, you'll have the freedom to tinker with hardware and see your innovations come to life.

Reporting To: Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Marylebone, London OR Southampton Office

This key role is to provide Marine Control & Automation (C&A) subject matter expertise to the Silverstream Technologies business. You will be involved in a wide range of activities from developing and maintaining the core control and automation solution, applying it to projects and supporting the in-service fleet. You will also provide technical input to the strategic supply chain plans being implemented by the company.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Degree in electrical, electronic, or automation related subject.
• A minimum of a year working in automation and control or a similar technical discipline (ideally in the Marine industry).
• System integration and working on multi-discipline projects is desired.
• Must have experience in the design of PLC based machinery control systems including PID regulated devices, sequencing, and event-based control.
• Modernisation and porting of existing functionality to new platforms and/or operating systems as required is desired.
• Experience with network and communications protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, NMEA) is essential.
• Knowledge of HMI design and modification following industry best practice is essential.
• Knowledge of PLC Programming on platforms following IEC 61131 is essential.
• Knowledge of Matlab/ Simulink or Object-oriented programming languages is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• On-site commissioning experience.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Good personal organisational skills.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales.
• Understands business objectives and can influence stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable.
• Willing to travel within base country and occasionally overseas.
• Knowledge of marine classification society rules (DNV, ABS, LR, etc.)

Benefits:

• Flexi-Time with your working hours
• Annual Bonus
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 GP Access and Mental Health Support
• Eyecare Vouchers
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounted Gym Membership

How To Apply:

If this is the role for you, please submit your CV by clicking the "Apply for this job".

Please note if you are applying from outside the UK, you must be willing to relocate and have the rights to live and work in the UK.

Interview Process:

Successful candidates will be taken through a 2 stage interview process with Silverstream:

• 1st Stage Interview - Via Teams.
• 2nd Stage Interview - In Person - London HQ.

Note: All successful applicants will receive contact from Faststream before submitting your CV to Silverstream.