Electrical Systems Design Engineer - Naval Shipbuilding | Systemingenieur Konstrukteur Elektrotechnik (m/w/d) militärischer Schiffbau

ORANGE Engineering GmbH & Co. KG

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Electrical Systems Design Engineer specializing in naval shipbuilding, you will take ownership of the design, integration, and testing of complex electrical systems and components for military vessels. Your day-to-day responsibilities include drafting technical specifications for procurement, conducting technical negotiations with suppliers, and ensuring high standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. You will act as a vital link between internal departments, external subcontractors, and authorities, managing the flow of information to ensure seamless system integration. A key highlight of this role is the hands-on involvement in commissioning and acceptance testing, which may take place at subcontractor sites or directly onboard ships. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-stakes defense projects in Hamburg, combining technical design expertise with project management and supplier coordination in a specialized maritime environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical, Systems, Communications, Information, or Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study; alternatively, a qualification as a certified Technician.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the shipbuilding industry or maritime sector, preferably with the German Navy
  • Experience in the constructive design and integration of electrical systems and assemblies
  • Proven track record in conducting technical negotiations and evaluating supplier offers
  • Experience in preparing test specifications and protocols for system acceptance and commissioning
  • Proficiency in using MS Office and technical software environments

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional business travel (approximately 10%) within Germany. Must be a team player with high initiative and a solution-oriented approach.