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!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That\'s why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it\'s part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that\'s not all \xe2\x80\x93 we provide flexible start and finish times.

It\'s the \'innovating\' and \'empowering\' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.



The Systems Engineering function in Ultra provides systems engineering knowledge and expertise to all projects/programmes through the bid and development lifecycles.

The role is accountable to the VP Engineering.

Responsible to ensure that both project and statutory requirements are met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems design function within the company.

Responsible for the system architecture and integration of the solution and taking a risk-based approach for off-contract status.

Continuously develop systems engineering tools, processes, and capabilities to support current and future programmes.

Solid and proven understanding and deployment of the Systems Engineering discipline into complex engineering programmes; \'left shifting of effort\' to ensure project successes.

Owner of the following competencies:

• Requirements Definition & Management
• Systems Architecting
• System Design
• Design for \xe2\x80\x98x\xe2\x80\x99
• Integration
• Interfaces
• Verification and Validation

An individual at this grade leads large teams to input into the plans of the systems engineering function. Will be responsible for implementing policy and ensuring delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the function or business.

The following attributes/experience are required:

• Leadership \xe2\x80\x93 this is a key leadership role within a thriving business and the job-holder must be able to influence and lead various stakeholders and teams.
• Organised and authoritative, to provide strong governance across projects and product teams.
• Development and management of teams of +30 staff members
• Experience of leading a team in the Systems Engineering Discipline
• A Chartered Engineer is desirable
• Previous experience in the defence industry delivering complex platforms/systems is a plus

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that\xe2\x80\x99s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

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. 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.

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