Mechanical Engineering Manager

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Ultra Maritime is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers supporting the design, development, testing, production, and sustainment of advanced maritime defense products. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will provide both technical and people leadership, assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring team performance, and ensuring engineering activities support business and program objectives. This position will manage engineering projects throughout their lifecycle while working closely with program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, systems engineering, electrical engineering, and other functional organizations.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong mechanical engineer who can effectively lead a team, manage competing priorities, develop engineering talent, and drive projects to successful completion while maintaining cost, schedule, quality, and technical requirements.

• Lead a small-to-medium sized team of Mechanical Engineers by assigning responsibilities and coordinating daily engineering activities.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers and technicians in the design, development, analysis, testing, and production support of mechanical systems and components.
• Manage engineering projects and technical work packages throughout the product lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, production, and sustainment.
• Establish priorities and allocate engineering resources to meet program schedules, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Monitor team performance, workload, project status, and technical deliverables to ensure commitments are met.
• Develop engineering solutions to complex technical problems while considering cost, schedule, quality, manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, analyses, test plans, and technical reports as appropriate.
• Support prototype development, qualification testing, failure investigations, and product improvement activities.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action for design, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues.
• Support staffing plans, resource projections, recruiting, and development of the Mechanical Engineering organization.
• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and development opportunities for engineering personnel.
• Participate in hiring, promotion, and disciplinary action recommendations in accordance with company policies.
• Communicate technical and program status to senior management and participate in design reviews, program reviews, and customer meetings.
• Support supplier and customer engagements, including occasional travel for testing, supplier meetings, and program activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 9+ years of relevant engineering experience…