Systems Engineer Senior II

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.

About the role

Ultra Maritime is searching for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of Sonobuoy and related systems. Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, Acoustic, and Software Engineers, the Senior Systems Engineer will guide the system through all parts of the engineering life cycle. The Senior Systems Engineer is expected to provide system-level trade-space assessments of approaches in collaboration with the Project Engineer to determine benefit trade-offs. At Ultra Maritime, the Senior Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to guide the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy and to work with complex software algorithms and digital signal processing hardware. The Senior Systems Engineer will also contribute to key strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of the system through all phases of the engineering life cycle.
• Provide system-level trade-space assessments and work with the Project Engineer to determine benefit trade-offs.
• Guide the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy.
• Work with complex software algorithms and digital signal processing hardware.
• Contribute to key strategic approaches for future proposals, IR&D, and additional development activities.
• Plan, review, and execute integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems.
• Document and specify system and subsystem-level requirements.
• Work 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.
• Manage requirements through DOORS.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Knowledge of proper systems engineering discipline and rigor required for disciplined systems development.
• Significant experience with sonar systems or similar signal processing systems.
• Experience and knowledge of algorithms used for signal processing.
• Ability to document and specify system and subsystem-level requirements.
• Willingness to travel (10%).
• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 9+ years of experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.
• May be required to maintain a security clearance.

Benefits

• Climate-controlled, well-lit, and clean work environment.
• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for the first year.
• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays.
• 401k Plan with Company Match.
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Wellness Program and incentives.
• Company HSA contributions.
• Insurance benefits that start on the 1st of the month following hire.
• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually.
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks.
• $75 monthly student loan repayment program.
• Company-Paid Benefits:
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
  • Medical and Prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
  • Accident Plan
  • Critical Illness Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection