Senior Principal Electronic/Electrical Engineer

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.

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.

Job Description

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will be a technical authority and play a critical leadership role within Ultra Maritime UK, shaping the design solutions, technical direction and execution of Electronic and Electrical engineering initiatives.

• Design And Technical Responsibilities: Set the Standard for Advanced Design, Architectural Authority, Design Reviews and Governance, Champion Design for Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition, development, and implementation of high-integrity, safety-critical Electronic and Electrical architectures.
• Provide high-level design direction, from concept development and detailed schematic capture through to PCB layout, integration, and qualification.
• Chair major design reviews (PDRs, CDRs, etc.) with rigour, ensuring all engineering artefacts meet ultra-high technical standards and compliance requirements.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and Support Talent Development: Provide technical guidance and career development support to the Electronic and Electrical engineers.
• Strategic Resource Planning: Contribute to recruitment and workforce planning.
• Advance Technical Excellence and Governance: Continuously improve engineering processes and practices.

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Design Experience: Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-layer board designs incorporating power management, digital and analogue circuit design for demanding environments.
• Leadership: Builds trust and fosters inclusive, experience working as technical lead and mentor.
• Strategic Thinking: Experience aligning engineering strategy with business goals.

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating.

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.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures.