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About the Role
Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world. We are committed to helping you reach your full potential and encourage applications from candidates who meet some, but not all, of the criteria, valuing passion, curiosity, and the drive to make a difference. We offer industry-leading development programs and mentorship.
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 in line with the product development framework.
- 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 as required.
- 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.
- Undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS) as a minimum.
- Provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years.
Skills
- MCAD
- MCAE
- PLM
- ERP
- Creo
- Autodesk Inventor
- Windchill
- IFS
- Mechanical design analysis techniques
- Mechanical design analysis tools
Location
- On-site
- Hybrid
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid
- Remote working
- On-site
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible start and finish times
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Experience Level
- Principal
Education Level
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- Annual bonus
Benefits
- Industry-leading development programs
- Mentorship
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid setup
- Remote working
- On-site collaboration
- Part-time roles
- Compressed hours
- Bespoke working patterns
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible start and finish times
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) of up to one day per calendar month
- Annual bonus
- 25 days annual leave with a holiday buy and sell scheme
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.
- A culture rooted in Integrity, Transparency, and Alignment.
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.