Senior Project Engineer

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 naval forces worldwide. With an extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are used on naval fleets across allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that give our ‘five‑eyes’ Defence customers an unbeatable war fighting edge. From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionising how naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnership with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass state‑of‑the‑art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and safeguard the seas together!

Ultra Maritime is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Engineer to lead the development of advanced Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems for the naval market. This strategic leadership role is part of major defence programs and offers the chance to lead large, interdisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex, mission‑critical systems.

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.

Purpose of the Role

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will be the technical owner of assigned projects, responsible for delivering engineering commitments to the customer. You will lead technical planning, execution, and risk management, while mentoring engineers and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

• Own and manage engineering work packages / control accounts across the full project lifecycle
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams
• Oversee all project engineering work packages, leading the team and work package owners to ensure timely delivery and quality of engineering outputs
• Accountable for engineering team performance in meeting schedules and achieving key milestones within the defined scope
• Works closely with Program Manager, System Design Authority and Subsystem Leads to resolve technical, program and resource issues
• Drive resolution of technical challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and design standards
• Define and manage integration, verification and validation strategies
• Build and maintain engineering staffing plans to ensure appropriate skills and capacity
• Oversee a team of up to 50+ engineering resources
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, schedules and procedures
• Monitor performance and take proactive action to resolve issues
• Manage technical documentation including compliance matrices and requirement definitions
• Act as the primary engineering liaison between technical teams, program management, operations and supply chain
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to leadership and customers
• Lead internal and external design reviews and support programmatic reviews
• Contribute to internal R&D and process improvement initiatives
• Implement lessons learned and best practices across the engineering team

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Acoustic Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in technical leadership roles
• Proven experience leading large interdisciplinary teams and delivering complex systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and sonar technologies
• Experience across the full project lifecycle in the defence industry
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM) and Microsoft Project desired
• Ability to make informed decisions on scope, schedule, cost management, quality and efficiency
• Skilled in motivating teams, managing stakeholders…