Systems Engineer Senior

Job Summary

Ultra Maritime is searching for a highly motivated and detail oriented Systems Engineer to support the development of Radar systems.

Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers, the Systems Engineer will guide the development of the Radar System from initial design, through finalization of the design, and finally through the integration and test events.

The Systems Engineer is expected to provide system‑level trade‑space assessments of approaches working with the Project Engineer to determine benefit trade‑offs.

At Ultra Maritime, the Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to guide the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy and will work with complex software algorithms and cutting‑edge digital signal processing hardware.

The Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to key strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities.

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.

• Lead small‑to‑medium sized Systems Engineering projects or technical work packages within cost and quality requirements as assigned, and may allocate or coordinate work with the project or work package.
• Provide system‑level trade‑space assessments of approaches working with the Project Engineer to determine benefit trade‑offs.
• Plan, review, and execute integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems.
• Document and specify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Collaborate with a team to jointly develop a system during all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Review and provide technical input and cost estimation support.
• Provide Systems Engineering leadership to a small group of systems or mixed‑discipline engineers.
• Willingness to travel (10%).

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Knowledge of proper Systems Engineering discipline and rigor required for disciplined systems development.
• Significant experience with Radar systems or similar signal processing systems.
• Experience and knowledge of algorithms used for navigation, periscope detection, discrimination or other parts of traditional Radar signal processing.
• Laboratory knowledge including setup and use of Linux‑based system integration, test, and execution.
• Experience planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems.
• Ability to document and specify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Experience working with a team to jointly develop a system during all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Review/provide technical input and cost estimation support.
• Provide systems engineering leadership to a small group of systems or mixed discipline engineers.
• Willingness to travel (10%).

• Automated testing of software baselines.
• Knowledge of Navy platforms or common Navy platform interfaces.
• Knowledge or understanding of X‑band system trade‑offs.
• Experience working with MIL‑STD test requirements (MIL‑STD‑454, MIL‑STD‑901, etc.).
• Matlab, Mathcad, or other modeling languages.

• 6+ years with a BS Degree in Systems/EE Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 6+ years of related experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.
• May be required to maintain security clearance.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave.
• Additional company benefits.

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.

We operate a drug‑free workplace and, where permitted by law, conduct pre‑employment background checks and substance abuse screening.

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