Electrical Engineer II

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Dartmouth, NS, CAN
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware • Security • Defense • Industrial
The Role
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and PCBs for maritime defence projects. Prepare design documentation, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables. Mentor junior staff, maintain configuration and testable hardware/firmware, and support project activities across analog/digital, embedded, RF, and telemetry domains.
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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!

Designs, develops, and tests electrical and/or electronic equipment, components, circuits, or systems. Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.

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.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer II will work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team developing new and innovative electronics solutions to meet customer needs. The Electrical Engineer II may work in a number of specialist areas including low noise preamps, high speed digital telemetry, digital signal processing, and RF design.

  • Design, implement, maintain configuration management and test maintainable hardware and firmware systems in accordance with the company’s procedure and project specific requirements.
  • Preparing or reviewing typical design documentation (design requirements, schematics, board layouts, technical specifications, and data sheets)
  • Troubleshooting both PCBs and systems using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
  • Preparing or review engineering deliverables for existing and new electrical system design modifications/upgrades/replacements
  • Preparing cost estimates or cooperating appropriately with others responsible for reporting the estimate.
  • Apply independent diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices
  • Provide coaching and guidance to and check work of junior engineers, technologists or technicians
  • Other tasks as assigned

 

Required Skills:

  • Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with 3+ years of experience
  • Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles
  • Candidate must be capable of acquiring a NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Underwater Acoustics
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering (>3 years) commercial or military type electronics desirable
  • Familiarity with electronic lab equipment
  • Experience with project management
  • Experience of Maritime Domain (desirable)
  • Experience of Underwater Warfare Domain (desirable)
  • Analog and digital design
  • Embedded microcontroller design (ARM-based microcontrollers or DSP-based systems)
  • Experience with peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
  • OrCAD Capture, Pspice, and PCB designer
  • C language programming for embedded systems
  • FPGA design using VHDL
  • Network communication - Fiber Optic Ethernet ATM SONET
  • A team-oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals
  • Strong communication skills and a positive attitude, with capability to mentor others
  • Must be self-motivated, adaptable, and attentive to details
  • Willing to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
  • Familiar with formal project design process and documentation
  • Willingness to travel within Canada, US and Overseas

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 2+ years of related experience or a recognized apprenticeship. May be required to maintain security clearance

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

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

Company: Ultra Maritime

Skills Required

  • Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with 3+ years of experience
  • Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles
  • Capable of acquiring NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance
  • Experience with underwater acoustics
  • Analog and digital circuit design experience
  • Embedded microcontroller or DSP-based system design (ARM or DSP)
  • Experience with peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART
  • OrCAD Capture, PSpice, and PCB design experience
  • C programming for embedded systems
  • FPGA design using VHDL
  • Familiarity with electronic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters)
  • Network communication experience (Fiber Optic, Ethernet, ATM, SONET)
  • Project management experience
  • Strong communication skills and ability to mentor others
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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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