Manager Software Engineering

Scope:

Reporting directly to the VP Engineering, the Manager Software Engineering is responsible for overseeing a team in designing, coding, testing, and integrating software/firmware components within custom-engineered sonar systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction and oversight to Software, Software Test, and Firmware Teams.

• Take ownership for defining the technical future of our Sonar/Sonobuoy Products.

• Identify growth and development opportunities for members of the software teams.

• Maintain and refine the software/firmware development process(es).

• Develop software/firmware roadmaps to align with product focused organization.

• Identification and selection of development tools and aligning with industry best-practices.

• Development and maintenance of the Software Development Environment.

• Support the development of bids and estimates.

• Recruit and develop the best talent to solve challenging engineering problems.

Required Skills/

Experience:

• Degree level (or equivalent) in a related engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

• 5 or more years of Software Team Lead experience.

• 10 or more years of C++ and/or Java experience.

• Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent, and inter-personal skills.

• Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, specifically the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience with Linux operating systems and comfortable working on the command line.

• The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.

Desired

Skills:

• Experience working on customized software solutions for government organizations (any level).

• Good understanding of software configuration and build management.

• A good working understanding of Microsoft office applications:
  Word and Excel.

• Experience using software development and continuous integration tools (CI/CD) such as, but not limited to:
  Jira, Azure Devops, Jenkins, static code analysis tools.

Additional Requirements

• The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian/NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.

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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.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company:
Ultra Maritime