Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

This person would be a Project focused Systems Engineer at Ultra Maritime located in Quincy and Braintree, MA. In this position, this person would support the design, testing, and manufacturing of products for Ultra on items for the Navy and commercial customers. Typical work would be to create or review requirements to support the design and testing of Sonar or Radar Products and various other sensors, as well as to develop and execute test plans and procedures to verify product requirements with a focus on hardware aspects of systems. A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Communication of issues across all program aspects with recommendations to project leadership is a key responsibility.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Job Description:

• Define system requirements and functional system requirements, documents specifications, identifies requirements flow down, design and architecture development, and requirements traceability
• Project engineering lead on development and production projects
• Responsible for execution budgets and cost account management with monthly updates to the project Integrated Master Schedule
• Comfortable with in-person presentations to the customer
• Test planning and procedure development
• Verification and validation of complex electromechanical systems
• Develops, calibrates, and tests new designs and techniques;
• Data analysis and report writing to document developments and tests
• Understanding and reporting on schedule and cost issues arising from system design and troubleshooting. Raise cost and scope growth issues to Program Management
• Time management skills to meet program deadlines and manage team deliverables
• Ability and willingness to travel typically at 15%
• Ability to support on-site team interactions as well as hardware manufacturing and test.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems//Mechanical/Electrical/Physics/Ocean Engineering or appropriate field with 10+ years experience or 8+ years experience with a Masters of Science.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment is required
• Active (or has ability to obtain a) security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens

Desired Skills:

• Leadership experience, especially technical leadership and leadership by influence
• Experience in a design role preferably of low volume, high-value equipment
• Track record of developing innovative solutions for complex problems
• Strong communications skills (written and oral) to lead team meetings and interface with customers and management
• Experience and willingness to mentor more junior engineers
• A collaborative mindset
• Structured thought processes

• Meticulous documentation skills
• Proposal experience including labor estimation and creating a Basis of Estimates (BOE). Ability to validate or peer review other BOEs.
• Experience working across functional departments outside of engineering
• Experience planning and executing off-site test events (i.e. at customer sites or at sea)
• LabVIEW, Matlab, DOORS, or Python, experience optional
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) optional
• Experience with underwater acoustics, sonar systems and/or radar systems optional

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]