Chief Electronic and Electrical 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 the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Inclusive Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams. Builds trust, supports team wellbeing, and fosters psychological safety and innovation.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Electronic and Electrical engineering, with hands-on experience in tools and technologies used in Sonar and naval systems.
• 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.
• People-Centric Approach: Empathetic and supportive leader. Encourages professional growth and recognises individual contributions.

All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

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.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

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.