Electrical Engineering Officers are sought for key roles within the Naval Service
About the Job:
* This is a leadership and technical role at the heart of Naval operations, with responsibility for managing critical onboard systems.
* You will be responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of complex systems across the fleet, including power generation, navigation, communications, weapons systems, environmental control, and IT infrastructure.
* Duties include managing electrical, electronic, and control systems governing manoeuvrability, defence, and intelligence functions during sea postings.
* You will also play an active leadership role within the Naval Service, with training at the Naval College to prepare you for both engineering and military responsibilities.
About the Career Path:
1. Electrical Engineering Officers may serve on ships, ashore, or in overseas assignments.
2. After a sea rotation, you will take up a shore-based role at the Naval Dockyard, Naval College (NMCI), or Naval Base, managing areas such as project planning, equipment procurement, and maintenance operations.
3. Officers are encouraged to undertake funded Continual Professional Development (CPD) in areas such as Project Management, Engineering Master's programmes, ATEX Standards, Energy Management, Vibration Analysis, and Health & Safety qualifications.
Requirements:
* Citizenship: Irish citizen or legally entitled to work in Ireland
* Character & Fitness: Must meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards
* Age: Under 50 years on 31 December in the year of application
* Qualifications: Level 8 (or higher) Honours Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Minister for Defence
What We Offer:
* Basic salary: €57, with annual increments
* Naval Service Allowance: €20, (tax-free)
* Additional allowances for overseas service: Starting at €15