Navigation Engineer (Radar)

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

What will you be doing

As a Navigation Engineer, you will perform complex field service activities related to navigation equipment, including repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting on ocean-going vessels.

As a Navigation Engineer (Radar), you will focus on these responsibilities:

• Provide maintenance and repair services to ships' navigation, communication, and control equipment, often under challenging and time-sensitive conditions to minimize vessel downtime and ensure compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Responsibilities: Inspections, testing and repairing IBS components (RADAR / AIS / GPS / GMDSS / Autopilot / Gyrocompass / communications and safety equipment).
• Troubleshoot system faults and effect system repairs.
• Use technical manuals, schematics and diagnostic tools to solve equipment issues.
• Installation and Commissioning: Install, calibrate / commission new Integrated Bridge Systems on vessels, including complex integrations with navigation and control systems.
• Technical support / Customer service: Provide remote and on-site (as needed) technical support to vessel crews.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have/be:

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in marine engineering / electrical and / or electronics engineering or related fields.
• 3-5 years field experience preferred.
• Experience working on large vessels or in marine service industries a plus.
• Technical expertise: In-depth knowledge of Integrated Bridge Systems, including navigation and communication equipment (e.g., radar, ECDIS, autopilot, GPS, AIS, VHF radios).
• Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex systems under pressure, particularly during vessel operations.
• Physical and mental endurance: Capable of working in demanding environments, including at sea or in remote locations, often with tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to travel frequently for service jobs and handle extended periods away from home.
• Communication and customer relations: Excellent communication skills to explain technical issues and solutions clearly to non-technical personnel.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Willingness and ability to travel for at least 60% of work time

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Demands:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or associate from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Vision: Close; Distance; Depth
• Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear Speech
• Touching: Dexterity; Hand; Finger
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time
• Climbing / Balance

Last application date: 12/03/2025 

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

This position requires a commitment to travel for a minimum of 60% of work time, encompassing both domestic and international destinations, including onshore and offshore locations. The role demands adaptability to varying travel demands, with an expectation of extended periods away from the primary work location. Prospective candidates should be prepared to fulfill these travel obligations as an integral aspect of the position's responsibilities.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.