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
At Ultra Maritime, our work directly supports the technologies that protect those who serve and help keep our nation and allies safe. As a Test Engineer II, you will play a critical role in ensuring complex defense systems are thoroughly tested, reliable, and ready to perform when the mission demands it.This is an opportunity to apply your engineering and software skills to work where quality, reliability, and mission readiness matter. You will collaborate across software, electrical, manufacturing, design, and tooling disciplines to ensure our products are designed with testability and manufacturability in mind and consistently meet the high standards expected of defense systems.
Job Description
What You'll Do
Design, develop, integrate, and maintain automated test equipment that supports the production of complex defense systems.
Develop and maintain automated test software using LabVIEW and related tools.
Develop and maintain test frameworks and automation using Java.
Review test specifications to ensure requirements are complete, accurate, and aligned with production and system needs.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving test equipment, software, hardware interfaces, and test methodologies.
Analyze test data and production yields to identify trends, determine root causes of failures, and drive corrective actions.
Recommend and implement improvements to test equipment and processes.
Partner with design, development, manufacturing, and tooling teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure products are testable and manufacturable.
Participate in product design reviews and provide engineering input related to Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Ensure test processes and equipment comply with applicable industry standards, military specifications, and quality requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience in a test engineering role, preferably supporting defense, aerospace, or another highly regulated industry.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering and tooling disciplines.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Preferred Skills:
Experience developing and maintaining automated test systems using National Instruments LabVIEW.
Strong programming experience in Java, particularly for test scripts, frameworks, or automation.
Experience with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, test specifications, and system requirements.
Experience supporting products in a high-volume production environment.
Experience using statistical or data-analysis tools to identify trends, evaluate production performance, and visualize test results.
The work you do will help ensure that the systems we deliver are tested, reliable, and ready for the mission. From improving automated test capabilities to identifying the root cause of production failures, your engineering decisions will have a direct impact on product quality, manufacturing performance, and our customers' ability to rely on the systems Ultra Maritime delivers
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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.
Company: Ultra Maritime
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- At least 3 years of experience in a test engineering role
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional collaboration ability
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Experience developing and maintaining automated test systems using National Instruments LabVIEW
- Strong Java programming experience for test scripts, frameworks, or automation
- Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and data acquisition systems
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, test specifications, and system requirements
- Experience supporting products in a high-volume production environment
- Experience using statistical or data-analysis tools to identify trends and visualize test results
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.
