Principal Electronics Engineer

Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions. We operate at the forefront of innovation delivering technologies that protect lives secure nations and enable a safer more sustainable world. At Ultra Maritime were committed to helping you reach your full potential. If you meet some but not all of the criteria we still encourage you to apply. We value passion curiosity and the drive to make a difference. To support your growth we offer industry-leading development programs and mentorship from some of the brightest minds in maritime technology.

What can you expect from us

More than just a job we offer a mission. More than just a workplace we provide the opportunity to protect lives advance technology and shape the future of maritime security. We know that great work happens when people are supported to live well not just work hard. Your life outside of work matters just as much as what you do inside it which is why flexibility is built into how we operate.

Where possible we actively support flexible working arrangements whether that means a hybrid setup remote working or the structure and collaboration of being on-site. Were open to conversations about part-time roles compressed hours and bespoke working patterns that fit your lifestyle because one size doesnt fit all.

Across each of our sites we go even further - offering a 9-day fortnight giving you an extended weekend every other week and more time to recharge pursue your passions and spend time doing what matters most.

Alongside this we offer:

• Flexible start and finish times including a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per calendar month
• Annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave with a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A culture rooted in Integrity Transparency and Alignment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Principal Electronics Engineer you will play a pivotal role in guiding engineering delivery developing technical capability and ensuring high standards across the Electronic and Electrical discipline. You will work closely with engineering leadership project teams and domain specialists to advance our technical capabilities and deliver reliable missioncritical solutions.

DESIGN AND TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver Electronic Design

• Contribute to the definition development and implementation of reliable highintegrity electronics for defence and aerospace applications including digital analogue mixedsignal and power electronics.

• Support architectural development and detailed design activities including schematic capture PCB layout input hardware prototyping and qualification support.

Technical Assurance and Design Reviews

• Lead or participate in design reviews (PDR CDR etc.) to ensure compliance with performance environmental EMC/EMI and safety requirements typical of defence and aerospace environments.

• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality expectations certification requirements and customer standards.

Lifecycle and Product Excellence

• Promote Design for Cost Test Manufacture Support and Reliability across all design activities.

• Collaborate with manufacturing production and systems engineering to optimise design robustness and manufacturability.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Development and Mentorship

• Provide daytoday technical leadership to engineers across the Electronic and Electrical discipline.

• Mentor junior and senior engineers support professional registration pathways and help build a highperformance inclusive engineering culture.

Technical Governance and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the evolution of engineering processes tools and governance frameworks.

• Drive improvements in design quality engineering discipline maturity and adherence to high technical standards.

Strategic Resource Planning

• Support recruitment induction and development activities to strengthen team capabilities.

• Help identify future skill needs and contribute to capability development plans aligned with business growth.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Systems Software Mechanical Production and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned and integrated engineering delivery.

• Contribute to technical elements of bids proposals and customer engagements.

Project Delivery Support

• Provide technical oversight across project phases ensuring risks issues dependencies and engineering priorities are clearly understood and managed.

• Support compliance with export controls safety standards and defence accreditation requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS REQUIRED

We are seeking a collaborative technical leader with strong domain knowledge and experience delivering complex electronic solutions within aerospace or defence environments.

• Advanced Design Expertise: Demonstrable experience delivering complex multi-layer board designs with some of the following technologies for demanding environments FPGA / microprocessor-based systems high-reliability power supplies signal conditioning circuits.

• Leadership: Builds trust and fosters inclusive psychologically safe teams. Recognised for mentoring engineering talent and promoting diversity of thought encouraging professional growth and recognises individual contributions.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills. Confident in representing internal and external stakeholder interests especially in customer-focused environments.

• Innovation-Focused: Advocates for continuous improvement and encourages creativity across teams.

• Operational and Governance Excellence: Organised and quality focused. Ensures robust processes and timely delivery across multiple priorities.

• Resilience and Adaptability: Able to work effectively in dynamic environments. Manages priorities while maintaining focus on business outcomes.

• Academic Qualifications: Masters / Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

• Professional Registration: Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred or able to achieve chartered status.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.

Security Requirements

This role requires you to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum and some roles will require further national security vetting checks.

In line with Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidencerequiredto apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the United Kingdom Vetting Service (UKSV).

Our commitment to diversity andinclusion

Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. We strive to build an open inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let the recruitment lead managing your application know.

Together we delivercutting-edgesolutions that safeguard our oceans and secure a safer world.

Our partnership with Morson Edge

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