Electrical Engineer II

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Columbia City, IN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Hardware • Security • Defense • Industrial
The Role
Support production and design of sonobuoy and ASW receiver electronics: resolve production issues, create engineering change documentation, perform simulation/analysis/testing, support transition-to-production, and collaborate with Ops, Supply Chain, and Quality. Travel ~10%.
Summary Generated by Built In
Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.

Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

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.

Position Summary

Ultra Maritime’s Electrical Engineering team supports development and production of cutting-edge Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) technology such as state-of-the-art sonobuoy products and advanced ASW receiver systems, including sonobuoy receivers, RF front-end modules, and digital signal processing electronics for the U.S. Navy and other navies around the world. You’ll be reporting to the manager of Electrical Engineering focusing on supporting sonobuoy production engineering needs working within an integrated product support team as well as supporting design engineering as needed.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate and coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Engineering disciplines to achieve/document concurrence and resolve issues that may arise during production testing and integration
  • Conduct studies, risk assessments, and reviews to ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and project timelines
  • Generate engineering change documentation including customer-facing documents for hardware changes to current production products
  • Support transition to production activities for programs completing the development phase
  • Perform simulation, analysis, and testing to validate and optimize electrical designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Support design engineering for cost reduction, testing, and prototyping activities 
  • Must be able and willing to travel (10% of the time) to various UM and government test sites and supplier locations.

 

Required Skills:

  • Minimum BS Electrical Engineering and minimum 2 additional years design experience with a focus on hardware development and implementation.
  • Knowledge of analog circuit design, digital circuit design, power electronics, RF, and/or signal processing.
  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment including waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and/or network analyzers
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are only granted to U.S. citizens.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

 

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, PSpice, LTspice, Simulink, LabVIEW).
  • Experience with Root-Cause Corrective Action Investigation
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, OrCAD, Multisim, and/or LTspice) for schematic capture.
  • Demonstrated team player with successful communication and negotiation skills to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various levels within an organization.
  • Programming skills in MATLAB, Java, and C languages
  • Strong writing skills.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Candidate must be capable of occasional lifting of 40 pounds, waist high, with no assistance.
  • Normal finger dexterity, and normal color vision.

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What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:

 

  • Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!

  • Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for 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 1st of the month following hire

  • Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually

  • Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

 

Company-Paid Benefits:

  • $75 monthly student loan repayment program

  • 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

 

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.

We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.

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Skills Required

  • Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years design experience
  • Knowledge of analog circuit design, digital circuit design, power electronics, RF, and/or signal processing
  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment (waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance (clearances only granted to U.S. citizens)
  • Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% to test sites and supplier locations
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to occasionally lift 40 pounds waist-high, normal finger dexterity and normal color vision
  • Experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, PSpice, LTspice, Simulink, LabVIEW)
  • Experience with Root-Cause Corrective Action investigations
  • Experience with CAD/schematic capture tools (Altium Designer, Cadence, OrCAD, Multisim)
  • Programming skills in MATLAB, Java, and C
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills; ability to present within organization
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The Company
1,319 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

Ultra Maritime is a defense technology company that provides application-engineered, bespoke solutions for naval and other mission-critical systems. Its capabilities include sonar, radar, and intelligent systems supporting global military programs. The company focuses on protecting what matters and powering naval technology, serving defense, security, critical detection, and control markets with hardware and integrated technologies designed for long-term military programs around the world.

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