Senior Systems 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!

The Senior Systems Engineer will play a leading role in a multi-disciplinary project team developing new and innovative solutions for our domestic and international customers in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) domain.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the Systems Team to analyse system concepts, define requirements, create and document the system design and interfaces, define and manage subsystem requirements, and verify/validate the system to ensure it fulfils the Customer's requirements and needs.
They may also act as Project Engineer on nominated projects, providing engineering leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams.

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.

• Key Responsibilities:
  
• Provide the primary technical interface to Customers, Partners and Suppliers.
• Define and document the Technical Solution during bids and support the Program Manager in cost estimation.
• Using your engineering skills undertake projects from concept through to in-service, designing Sonar or underwater Acoustics systems across a wide variety of projects.
• Define and manage system and subsystem requirements.
• Supervise/lead trade studies to evaluate different potential design solutions.
• Supervise/lead the System Design activities, through functional and non-functional analysis.
• Supervise/lead the definition and development of an Integration, Verification, and Validation strategy.
• Supervise/lead project lifecycle and technical design reviews.
• Ensure the system complies with all applicable standards and legislative requirements, including contributing to the development of safety artefacts.
• Identify Technical Risk and Opportunities.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Engineering function, including processes and tools.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of our Product Portfolio through collaboration with the Capability Team.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Mentor junior staff.

• Required Skills:
  
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience including defense or other industries with rigorous lifecycle management.
  • Capable of acquiring a Canadian/NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.
  • Able to lead requirements management including derivation and development of subsystem level requirements.
  • Able to lead interface definition and control.
  • Able to lead System Design, through functional and non-functional analysis.
  • Able to lead Integration, Verification, and Validation activities, including Test Planning, Test Conduct, and Reporting.
  • Able to work collaboratively to achieve team goals with strong communication skills and positive attitude.
  • Able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to Systems Engineering Lead.
  • Must be self-motivated, adaptable, and attentive to details.
• Desired Skills:
  
  • Experience in Maritime Domain, Underwater Warfare, Torpedo Defense or Acoustics.
  • Familiarity with Hardware, Software, and Systems engineering lifecycles.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering Concepts.
  • Experience with Requirements management toolsets (DOORs, Jama etc.).
  • Motivation and engagement with problem solving in team environment.

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.

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.

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.

Reasonable accommodation statement:
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