AST Reygar specialises in offshore wind renewable energy in the commercial marine sectors. Developing, installing, and supporting solutions for boat monitoring systems, autonomous survey vessels, and dynamic positioning control of commercial boats.  

We are always on the lookout for bright, resourceful engineers, who share our passion for innovation and excellence. If you relish a challenge and enjoy the excitement and variety that working in a dynamic and fast-growing company brings, please get in touch. Send your CV and covering letter to: info@ast-reygar.com 

Current Vacancies

Electrical Engineer

Location: This role is based at our Bristol location in UK,

Full Time, Permanent

Role Description

Are you an Systems Engineer with a passion for designing and supporting cutting-edge technology? AST Reygar is seeking a skilled electrical engineer to join our innovative team. Specialising in IoT and big data analytics, we provide remote monitoring systems for commercial boats, particularly in the offshore wind and ports/harbours sectors. Our products are designed, built, and developed in-house, offering a unique opportunity to work on both hardware and software solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate with the head of engineering to design, test, and support boat monitoring electrical systems. You’ll engage directly with customers, support the installation and commissioning of systems, and troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring the continuous operation of our advanced monitoring solutions.

Key Elements

Job Content:

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Engage with customers to understand boat monitoring requirements and electrical interfaces.
• Design electrical systems, from simple DIN-rail equipment retrofits to complex cabinet-mounted setups for new vessels.
• Create electrical drawings and provide installation instructions for technicians.
• Remotely support technicians during installation and commissioning processes.
• Provide ongoing support to customers, troubleshooting software and hardware issues.

This is a dynamic role that requires strong self-motivation and a proactive attitude. You’ll need to adapt to varying demands throughout busy periods and show enthusiasm for continuous improvement in technical solutions.

The Person – Bringing your personality to AST Reygar.

• Customer-focused communicator: Strong ability to engage effectively with customers.
• Hands-on Engineer: Comfortable working with both electrical hardware and software, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Self-Motivated: A strong drive to learn and continuously improve.

Essential Experience / Qualifications / Educational attainments

Essential

• AutoCAD (2D) proficiency.
• Electrical system design (Industrial or marine).
• Electrical fault-finding skills.
• Strong IT skills,
• Knowledge of industrial networks and protocols – It is significant that this is separate from IT skills as it is a different discipline

       Desirable Skills:

• Experience in PLC programming.
• Experience with Jira Software.
• Python and GitHub experience.

The Rewards

• Career development and opportunity to learn and grow.
• A value led culture that puts its people first – ‘you are our Company.’
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 25 days of annual leave (+ Bank Holidays)
• Free parking with electric car charging points
• Family and corporate events

The AST Reygar Story

AST Reygar provides robust and reliable performance monitoring and control solutions for both crewed and uncrewed vessels, of all sizes and functions, in the complex marine environment.

Founded in 2012 by Chris Huxley-Reynard and Felix Francis, to provide innovative, adaptable, and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of maritime operational challenges. Extensive experience in offshore renewables, maritime operations, and new marine technologies, creating a solution to support vessel operators running fleets more effectively and efficiently. Through their solid understanding of the practical challenges faced by mariners and vessel operators, coupled with their hands on approach to problem solving, they have created award-winning and simple to use technology, for remote connectivity and monitoring. 

In March 2024 they partnered with industry leading satellite network solution provider, AST Networks, in order to help invest and grow the AST Reygar technologies and offerings.  AST Reygar is a leading provider of remote monitoring solutions for commercial boats, leveraging IoT and big data analytics to help customers in the offshore.  For more Information visit  https://ast-reygar.com

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to:

AST Networks,
Bessemer Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0LX
Email: ast.hr@theastgroup.com

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 21^st  November 2024