About the Role
Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions, operating at the forefront of innovation to deliver technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world.
Responsibilities
- Define and manage mechanical architecture, system and sub-system requirements, ensuring validation and verification.
- Develop, document, and deliver robust mechanical solutions for complex systems using engineering toolsets.
- Create and peer-review technical artefacts, including design documentation, data packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures.
- Analyse and document predicted mechanical behaviours and performance.
- Develop mechanical test solutions and procedures to support product verification.
- Lead mechanical integration, verification, and acceptance testing, collecting and presenting evidence.
- Prepare and present technical solutions and estimates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide in-service and production support to customers.
- Act as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) and/or Work Package Manager (WPM) on projects when required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical engineering processes and tools.
- Support bids and proposals with technical input, estimates, and plans.
- Adhere to company engineering processes and procedures.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
- Experience across the full project lifecycle, developing mechanical solutions against defined requirements.
- Extensive experience in mechanical design and documentation using MCAD, MCAE, PLM, and ERP toolsets (e.g., Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Windchill, IFS).
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including material selection, assembly techniques, and manufacturing processes.
- Work package management experience.
- Experience preparing for and participating in Product Design Reviews.
- Hands-on experience designing complex systems involving multiple engineering disciplines, with awareness of associated challenges and risks.
- Proven ability to deliver reliable solutions on time and within budget.
- Security clearance at SC level or eligibility to obtain it.
- Experience in mechanical integration, verification, and validation activities.
- Background in designing products for the Defence domain (preferably Maritime).
- Familiarity with mechanical design analysis techniques and tools (e.g., trade studies, calculations, modelling, simulation).
- Ability to prioritise and execute tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Skills
- MCAD
- MCAE
- PLM
- ERP
- Creo
- Autodesk Inventor
- Windchill
- IFS
- Mechanical design analysis techniques
- Mechanical design analysis tools
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid working
Experience Level
- Principal
Education Level
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Optional 9-day fortnight
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Flexible working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working options for certain roles
- Casual dress policy
- 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
- Option to buy or sell holiday
- Access to private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover via salary sacrifice
- Life cover at 4x annual salary
- Generous pension scheme starting at 5% employer / 4% employee contributions
About the Company
- Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions.
- We operate at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world.
- Learn more about our diverse offering above.
- Enhance your connection to the global naval community by connecting with us on LinkedIn for exclusive and distinctive insights into our exceptional outputs.
Equal Opportunity
- Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation.
- We strive to build an open, inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact.
- If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment lead managing your application know.
- Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that safeguard our oceans and secure a safer world.
