Senior Principal Electronic/Electrical Engineer, Ultra
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Office located in Greenford, London
Defence and security systems
Open for applications
Defence and security systems
1001+ employees
Open for applications
More information about location
Office located in Greenford, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To develop mission-critical solutions in support of a safer tomorrow.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for an experienced lead Electronic/Electrical design engineer who is skilled at hands on design as well as leading projects and teams, ideally within in Defence equipment
- Design Experience: Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-layer board designs incorporating power management, digital and analogue circuit design for demanding environments
- Experience with EMC and safety regulatory compliance
- Leadership: Builds trust and fosters inclusive, experience working as technical lead and mentor
- Strategic Thinking: Experience aligning engineering strategy with business goals. Able to influence key stakeholders and contribute to long-term planning
- 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
- All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role
What the job involves
- 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
- You will foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, champion innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of industry-leading solutions
- Set the Standard for Advanced Design: Lead the definition, development, and implementation of high-integrity, safety-critical Electronic and Electrical architectures, with a focus on modularity, scalability, and robustness in naval and sonar applications
- Architectural Authority: Provide high-level design direction, from concept development and detailed schematic capture through to PCB layout, integration, and qualification
- Ensure solutions meet stringent performance, environmental, and EMC/EMI requirements
- Design Reviews and Governance: Chair major design reviews (PDRs, CDRs, etc.) with rigour, ensuring all engineering artefacts meet ultra-high technical standards and compliance requirements
- Champion Design for Excellence: Ensure engineering deliverables consider all aspects of the product lifecycle, including supportability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to optimise outcomes
- Lead and Support Talent Development: Provide technical guidance and career development support to the Electronic and Electrical engineers
- Cultivate an inclusive, high-performance environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning
- Strategic Resource Planning: Contribute to recruitment and workforce planning. Support the assessment and development of team capabilities to ensure alignment with current and future project needs
- Advance Technical Excellence and Governance: Continuously improve engineering processes and practices. Promote strong governance and high standards in project execution
- Collaborative Influence: Work closely with other Senior Principal and Chief Engineers, domain leads, and cross-functional teams to align resources and deliver integrated project outcomes
- Partner with support departments to maintain a cutting-edge development infrastructure
- Project and Proposal Support: Guide technical contributions to bids and projects, ensuring they align with business goals
- Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and leadership throughout the project lifecycle
- Drive Capability Development: Promote skill development in underrepresented or emerging areas within the team. Stay informed of industry trends and evolving standards, integrating them into team practices
- Support Cross-Functional Initiatives: Contribute to initiatives related to export control, regulatory compliance, and industry engagement. Represent Ultra Maritime UK in regulatory and partner discussions
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Ultra is a systems and sub-system provider specialising in solutions for the defence, security, critical detection, and control industries. The company comprises maritime, forensics, and energy divisions, an intelligence and communications division, and a unit working in Precision Control Systems for aerospace.
Ultra operates in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, working with clients including the US Department of Defense, and BAE. In 2022, Ultra was acquired – to some controversy – by US private equity firm Advent International. Concerns about the sale of a UK defence firm to a foreign entity caused the government to get involved before the deal, only allowing the acquisition under a pile of conditions.
With this development, Ultra is said to be undergoing significant remodelling, and it will be interesting to see how it emerges.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer Paid:
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance
- Flex schedule
- Robust PTO package
Company HQ
Marylebone, London, UK
Leadership
Simon Pryce
(CEO)Former CEO of BBA Aviation and GKN. They are now the CEO of RS Group.
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