Senior Electrical Engineer
Wallingford, CT 
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Posted 30 days ago
Job Description
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!

The Ultra Maritime Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform electrical design contributing to new product development as well as design maintenance and troubleshooting on existing products.
  • Work with the Mechanical Designers for packaging at feasibility stage.
  • Provide electrical design constraints at the design stage.
  • Recommend and implement changes to existing products.
  • Produce drawings from sketches, existing drawings and electronic images.
  • Produce and verify power and heat budgets for the design.
  • Design parts based on written and verbal descriptions.
  • Work closely with Production during initial builds.
  • Make recommendations to the Mechanical Engineers to enhance product performance.
  • System integration in a team environment.
  • Actively support qualification testing.

Required Skills:

  • BSEE from an accredited university, or equivalent.
  • 4-8 years' experience in electrical design, preferably in a defense electronics manufacturing or similar environment.
  • Proficiency using schematic capture tools a MUST.
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic engineering design concepts, standard operating procedures, engineering change notices, technical reports, and correspondence.
  • Must be a self-starter and a team player.
  • Strong electrical aptitude with the creative ability to produce original design solutions.
  • Ability to run simulations (e.g., signal integrity) as needed to evaluate designs.
  • Familiarity with MIL specifications. MIL-STD-1553 required.
  • This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization

Desired Skills:

  • MSEE, or actively pursuing, desirable.
  • Experience with RAD Hard designs a plus.
  • C programming for embedded drivers desired.
  • VHDL/FPGA design experience desired.
  • PIC/ARM experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements a plus.

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


Ultra Electronics is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/VUltra Electronics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or gender identity. In addition to federal law requirements, Ultra Electronics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
4 to 8 years
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