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 utilized 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' Defense 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, and expendables.

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

Manages a team of Engineering Technicians assigning work, defining responsibilities, monitoring team performance and aligning activities to fulfill business objectives, primarily focused on the short term needs of the business. Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.

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

Manage a specific group of the Mechanical and Electrical Technicians in the Engineering Department for Columbia City. Group could expand to other engineering support staff. Position reports to the UM US Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering.

Provide leadership that fosters team progress, takes the initiative on challenging assignments, promotes employee development, and creates opportunity for growth across disciplines.

• Provide strong engineering and management skills. These duties would include the direction and supervision of mechanical and electrical engineering support tasking for technicians.

• Develop and maintain Engineering design and documentation practices. Train user groups in these practices.

• Ensure that Engineering Support Team has proper priority and completes tasking per the deadlines provided

• Provide proposal estimating for Engineering support efforts.

• Analyze and review equipment designs using 3D CAD models or drawings.

• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, or customers on technical specifications, delivery requirements, and quotation parameters.

• Provide strong collaboration with the Engineering and Engineering Support Team.

• Understand the obligations and liabilities related to the contractual agreements made by the company.

• Ensure the technician workspace areas are at an acceptable level of cleanliness for their group

• Responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives for the workspace areas for their group

• Knowledge of underwater acoustic transducers is a plus

Required skills:

• One of the degrees listed below:

• • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering acceptable

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology also acceptable

• 2+years’ experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Technology

• Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to

• U.S. citizens

Desired skills:

• Experience in equipment design with understanding of drafting principles and standards, including GD&T

• Proficiency with the following tools:

• • CAD tools (Solidworks strongly preferred)

  • Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Project)

• Good communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively interact with customers and all levels of the management team

• Strong team and individual-based problem-solving skills

• Strong desire to develop team members within your organization

• Experience in other areas including Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management a plus

• Experience supervising a small department of engineers/technicians a plus

• Experience Creating and Documenting new workflows/processes

• Experience working in the defense industry

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 3+ years of experience within a relevant complex engineering environment and 1 + years leadership experience. May be required to maintain security clearance.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful, and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As a defense contractor, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security. We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening.

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

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

Company: Ultra Maritime