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
Make an ImpactAs a Systems Engineer, you’ll help develop advanced radar systems that enable the U.S. Navy to detect, track, and respond to complex threats in demanding operational environments. At Ultra Maritime, you’ll work at the intersection of mission requirements and engineering execution, helping turn customer needs into systems that perform in the real world.
You’ll work alongside RF, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and other engineering disciplines throughout the system lifecycle—from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, and test. Your technical judgment will help shape system design, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver capabilities that support the warfighter.
Job Description
What You Will Do
Support the development of advanced radar and mission systems supporting critical Navy applications.
Translate mission needs and customer objectives into system-level requirements, designs, and technical solutions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the systems development lifecycle, from concept and requirements through integration, verification, and test.
Develop, derive, validate, and analyze system-level requirements to ensure they support intended mission capabilities.
Evaluate technical approaches and perform system-level trade studies to balance performance, risk, cost, schedule, and technical feasibility.
Partner with the Project Engineer and engineering teams to make technical trade-offs and recommend solutions.
Analyze system performance and engineering data to evaluate system behavior, identify issues, and drive improvements.
Support the integration and testing of complex hardware and software systems, including development of test plans and procedures.
Work with advanced digital signal processing hardware and complex software algorithms to evaluate and improve system performance.
Help evaluate and influence technologies that will enable future Navy mission capabilities.
Contribute to proposals, Independent Research and Development (IR&D), technology development, and future system architectures.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly across engineering disciplines and program stakeholders.
What You Bring
Experience in at least one area of systems engineering, such as:
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Requirements development, derivation, or validation
System design
System or performance analysis
Integration and test
Test plan and procedure development
Basic scripting experience with Python or MATLAB.
Experience working in a Linux/UNIX environment, including hands-on use of scripts and engineering tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ability to communicate technical concepts, analysis, and recommendations clearly.
It’s a Plus If You Have
Experience developing models, simulations, or analytical tools using Python or MATLAB.
Experience planning or executing integration and test activities for combined hardware and software systems.
Experience supporting products through multiple phases of the systems development lifecycle.
Experience with radar, RF, digital signal processing, or other signal-processing systems.
Knowledge of algorithms used for detection, tracking, navigation, discrimination, or other radar signal-processing functions.
Experience with automated testing, unit testing, or software debugging and analysis in C++, with Python or MATLAB for data evaluation.
Knowledge of Navy platforms or common Navy system interfaces.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes, or techniques
Qualifications:
3+ years of relevant experience
BS Degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college
Eligible to obtain a Secret level US Government Security Clearance. Security Clearances are granted to only US Citizens.
Willingness to travel (10-25%, individually tailorable)
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
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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
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
- Knowledge of systems engineering discipline and rigor for disciplined systems development.
- Significant experience with Radar systems or similar signal processing systems.
- Experience and knowledge of algorithms used for navigation, periscope detection, discrimination or traditional radar signal processing.
- Laboratory experience with Linux-based system integration, test, and execution.
- Experience planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems.
- Ability to document and specify system and subsystem level requirements.
- Experience working with a team through all phases of the development lifecycle.
- Ability to review/provide technical input and cost estimation support.
- Provide systems engineering leadership to a small group of systems or mixed-discipline engineers.
- Willingness to travel (~10%).
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years related experience.
- U.S. nationality/eligibility and ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.
- Automated testing of software baselines.
- Knowledge of Navy platforms or common Navy platform interfaces.
- Knowledge or understanding of X-band system trade-offs.
- Experience working with MIL STDs for test requirements (MIL-STD-454, MIL-STD-901, etc.).
- Experience with Matlab, Mathcad, or other modeling languages.
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.
