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’ll DoSupport the development of advanced radar and mission systems for Navy applications.
Translate customer and mission needs into system requirements, designs, and technical solutions; develop, derive, validate, and analyze requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines from concept and requirements through system design, integration, verification, and test.
Evaluate technical approaches and system-level trade-offs with the Project Engineer, balancing performance, risk, cost, schedule, and technical feasibility.
Analyze system performance and engineering data to evaluate system behavior and inform technical decisions.
Support integration, verification, and test of complex hardware and software systems, including test planning and procedure development.
Work with advanced digital signal processing hardware and software algorithms to support radar system performance.
Contribute to the evaluation and development of technologies and architectures supporting future Navy capabilities.
Support proposals, IR&D, and other strategic technology development activities.
Experience in one or more systems engineering disciplines, such as CONOPS development, requirements development/derivation/validation, system design, performance analysis, integration and test, or test plan/procedure development.
Basic scripting experience with Python or MATLAB.
Hands-on experience working in Linux/UNIX environments and using scripts or other technical tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Qualifications:
12+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
BS Degree in Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or equivalent years of experience
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)
Experience developing models, simulations, or data analysis tools using Python or MATLAB.
Experience integrating and testing complex hardware/software systems, including automated or unit testing.
Knowledge of radar, RF, digital signal processing, or algorithms supporting detection, tracking, navigation, or discrimination.
Experience with C++, Navy platforms or common Navy interfaces, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.
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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
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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
- 12+ years experience with a BS in Systems/EE Engineering or related discipline
- Significant experience with radar systems or similar signal processing systems
- Knowledge of systems engineering discipline and rigor for disciplined systems development
- Experience with algorithms used for navigation, periscope detection, discrimination, or radar signal processing
- Laboratory experience including setup and use of 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 providing systems engineering leadership to a small group of systems or mixed-discipline engineers
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- U.S. nationality / eligibility to obtain 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 with MIL STDs (e.g., MIL-STD-454, MIL-STD-901)
- 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.
