€28k - €40k
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Electrical Engineer - Naval & Defence
On-site in San Sebastián·Added 9 days ago
Overview
Job details
€32,000 - €45,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €2,040 - €2,720 a month after tax.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
AVL doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in San Sebastián
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline.” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Permanent contract and long-term career stability.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities. Salary range: 32.000-45.000€ gross per year
- Private health insurance and life insurance.
- Mobile phone
- Flexible compensation package, including meal vouchers, transport allowance, and childcare support.
- International, highly specialized, and technology-driven work environment.
- Excellent working atmosphere and team-building activities.
- Professional development plan and internal growth opportunities.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional experience in electrical engineering and/or control systems environments.
- Experience or strong interest in naval, marine or defence-related applications.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, automation architectures and control systems.
- Experience in system integration, testing and commissioning activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Nice to have
- Experience with PLC/SCADA platforms and industrial automation systems.
- Knowledge of communication protocols and electrical simulation tools.
- Experience working within naval, marine or defence programmes.
- Knowledge of military or naval standards and requirements management processes.
- Experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects and international environments.
The role
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with an interest in naval and defence technologies to join our engineering team. In this position, you will participate in the development, integration and validation of electrical, automation and control systems for advanced marine and defence platforms.
You will be involved in challenging international projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers and technology partners to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for complex naval applications
What you'll do
- Develop and integrate electrical and control system architectures for naval and defence applications.
- Design and analyse power distribution, energy management and control systems.
- Develop, implement and validate control strategies for propulsion, power generation and auxiliary systems.
- Support system integration, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Analyse system and test results, identify root causes and define corrective actions.
- Work with PLC, automation, monitoring and communication systems in demanding operational environments.
- Prepare technical specifications, engineering documentation, control logic descriptions and test procedures.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and technologies.
Hiring process
Interested?
If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!
About AVL
AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry and other sectors.
- Industry
- Automotive Engineering
- Website
- avl.com
Good to know if you are moving
- AVL is currently hiring for multiple engineering roles in Spain, including NVH Simulation Engineer, Calibration Engineer, Battery Electrical Components Specialist, and Development Engineer Functions & Systems.
- AVL's careers site is available in multiple languages, including Spanish (Español), alongside English, German, French, Italian and others.
In their own words
About the company & team
AVL is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines and their integration into the vehicle.




