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The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland (GLAs) are world leaders in the provision of safety-critical marine aids-to-navigation. GRAD is a key area for us as we drive leading-edge projects of global significance in the marine environment, comprising of satellite and terrestrial radionavigation and physical systems. When opportunities arise to join our internationally-renowned Research and Development (GRAD) team announcements will be posted on this page.
Vacancies
GLA Research and Innovation Engineer (Software Development)
£43,705 with progression to £50,606 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
Harwich
Defined benefit pension (28.97%) + 25 days leave + 2.5 privilege days + Flexible working
Do you enjoy supporting innovation at a national and international level?
Would you like to enhance your reputation working with a team of highly respected experts on cutting-edge technology that makes a real difference to keeping all safe at sea?
If so, this role could be for you!
The GLA Research and Development team (GRAD) support the development of new and emerging marine aids-to-navigation (AtoN) technologies around the coastlines of the UK and Ireland. The team is world renowned and trusted for its expertise, which is used to develop novel ideas, through system development, trials and ultimately working to secure international standardisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help develop future maritime digital services. The work will range from building systems to support the exchange of navigation information (often referred to as e-Navigation) to working with AI technologies and advancing data exchange methods in support of autonomous vessels.
The role
With the growth in data exchange between vessels and the shore, there’s a fantastic opportunity for AtoN service providers to innovate, to provide new services that can reach more users and do more. The software development engineer will work with colleagues from across the UK and Ireland, to support the introduction of S-100/S-200 data services, develop the Maritime Connectivity Platform (MCP) and support the software development aspects of the GRAD project portfolio.
We encourage data sharing with national and international colleagues, and the role will involve some travel around the UK and Ireland, along with the opportunity present our work at national and international conferences.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the application of a wide variety of programming languages (preferably Java, JavaScript, Python and/or C++). We are seeking experience in Service-Oriented/Microservice Architectures and knowledge of SQL and non-SQL database design and development. Experience working with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, OpenStack) is desirable.
Knowledge of maritime communications and e-Navigation, especially and how it is currently being demonstrated and rolled out globally is welcome.
Ideally the candidate will be highly numerate and an experienced programmer with a degree (2:1 preferred) in computer systems engineering, software engineering, or equivalent experience. They should have practical experience of the systems engineering lifecycle, good knowledge of cyber-security issues, and have good project management skills.
While this post will ideally be located with the GRAD team in Harwich, although we offer flexible working arrangements. The role will require some national and international travel.
If you would like to discuss this role, even if you don’t tick all the boxes, please contact the head of the department – Dr Alan Grant, on grad.recruitment@gla-rad.org for an informal chat. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit the GRAD website at www.gla-rad.org.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cv along with a supporting statement to: people.services@trinityhouse.co.uk
Applications to be received by midnight on the 4th August 2024
Interviews to be held w/c 19th August 2024
We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.
GLA Research and Innovation Engineer (Sustainability)
£43,705 with progression to £50,606 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
Harwich
Defined benefit pension (28.97%) + 25 days leave + 2.5 privilege days + Flexible working
Are you passionate about acting on climate change, and want an exciting role in innovating solutions with real-world applications?
Do you enjoy working at all levels of research and development, from blue sky thinking through to implementing results on the international stage?
Would you like to enhance your reputation working with a team of highly respected experts on cutting-edge technology that makes a real difference to keeping all safe at sea?
If so, this role could be for you!
The General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (GLAs) are public bodies ensuring the safety of all mariners at sea, maintaining, and developing new and emerging systems that support marine aids‑to‑navigation (lighthouses, buoys, and associated systems). The GLAs are working to understand the impact of climate change to our operations and to innovate new ways to safeguard mariners, whilst also reducing their own contributions to climate change. The GLA Research and Development team (GRAD) conducts this cutting-edge research on behalf of the GLAs and has an exciting new opportunity for a new engineer to work on climate change and sustainability.
The role
It is anticipated there will be a significant number of research projects on climate change and sustainability over the coming years, with the following examples:
- Modelling and assessing data of sea level change and erosion around the UK & Ireland coastline, and working with colleagues to understand where this might impact GLA assets or introduce new hazards for mariners;
- Assessing the risk from changing weather patterns, especially extreme conditions such as storms and heat waves;
- Understanding the impacts of changing water chemistry and invasive species on GLA assets and equipment;
It is expected that the sustainability engineer will work with GLA colleagues across the UK and Ireland, liaising with industry and other stakeholders to tailor the best solution.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have a background in climate change, sustainability, or environmental science or other related engineering discipline, with a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. They should demonstrate some knowledge and experience of working on similar projects to the examples given, although it is not expected for the role holder to be an expert in all these topics at this stage. Ideally the candidate will show aptitude for learning and development of their expertise through collaboration and research skills. Experience of working in a research and development environment, with knowledge of engineering processes is desired. Domain knowledge of maritime affairs is also welcomed.
While this post will ideally be located with the GRAD team in Harwich, although we offer flexible working arrangements. The role will require some national and international travel.
If you are interested in this role, whether you tick all the boxes or not, we encourage you to apply. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Lydia Hyde via grad.recruitment@gla-rad.org for an informal chat. For more about who we are and what we do, please visit the GRAD website at www.gla-rad.org.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cv along with a supporting statement to: people.services@trinityhouse.co.uk
Applications to be received by midnight on the 4th August 2024
Interviews to be held w/c 26th August 2024
We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.