System Engineer- Defence/Maritime Projects

Position: Senior System Engineer / Package Lead – Marine & Defense

Experience: 4 to 10 Years

Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior System Engineer to lead and execute electrical, electronic, and embedded control system work packages for high-impact shipbuilding and defense projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end system design, system and sensor integration, PLC logic programming, and power distribution. You will oversee the complete project lifecycle from planning and design management to hands-on installation, integration, testing, and commissioning, ensuring safe, timely, and quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Package Management:

  • Lead the system design, development, and delivery of electrical, electronics, and embedded control system work packages for marine and defense applications.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise technical work packages to maintain project schedules, safety standards, and quality specifications.

• System & Sensor Integration:

  • Perform hands-on system integration for complex marine/defense hardware and software architectures.
  • Execute seamless sensor integration (e.g., radar, sonar, navigation sensors, environmental sensors) with control and monitoring systems.
  • Implement and manage distributed computing architectures for real-time control and monitoring applications.

• Power Electronics & Distribution:

  • Oversee power electronics and power distribution systems design and integration for onboard marine and defense platforms.
  • Ensure proper load management, grounding, shielding, and power supply isolation across embedded and power networks.

• PLC Logic & Control System Engineering:

  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for automation, control systems, and machinery instrumentation.
  • Design logic routines, safety interlocks, and automated control loops.

• Installation, Testing & Commissioning:

  • Supervise and conduct site/vessel installation, system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and final commissioning of embedded control systems and electrical machinery.
  • Analyze trial data, resolve system integration anomalies, and ensure compliance with defense and marine standards.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 4 to 10 years of hands-on engineering experience in shipbuilding, defense, marine, or embedded systems projects.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Hands-on experience with System & Sensor Integration.
  • Proficiency in Distributed Computing Systems and real-time data communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, Modbus, NMEA, RS-485/232).
  • In-depth knowledge of Power Electronics and low/medium voltage Power Distribution.
  • Hands-on experience in PLC Logic Programming, HMI design, and industrial automation tools.
  • Strong expertise in installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical, electronic, and embedded control hardware.

• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, problem-solving, and quality-driven execution.