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! The Test Engineering Manager provides verification and validation support for product development and manufacturing of technologically advanced underwater warfare systems. You will influence product and process design by being an expert voice for Design for Test and supporting Design for Manufacture. 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 Responsibilities Lead and manage a team (–5 - 10) of Test Engineers, Technologists Support Program Managers and Project Engineers in planning and implementing verification activities within project schedules. Support Operations in planning and implementing verification activities within production schedules. Collaborate with project management, design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and test engineering colleagues in a concurrent engineering approach to achieve excellence in new product introduction. Review product designs, especially electronic circuits, assemblies and firmware, with an emphasis on design for test. Develop, review, and contribute to verification plans for products throughout the life cycle. Select and tailor appropriate verification techniques such as inspection, analysis, simulation, and test to be applied to satisfy requirements, considering the verification scope and known constraints, risks, safety, and criticality. Develop verification procedures for design proving, qualification, acceptance, field testing, and manufacturing for components, assemblies and systems. Manage, design, develop and support automated test stations and other tools used for verification in manufacturing. Coordinate tests conducted at external test labs and field test facilities. Investigate and analyze product and test system problems to identify root causes and develop solutions. Continuously improve test processes by monitoring trends and coverage, and investigating internal and external quality shortcomings. Manage equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities within production schedules Required Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or a related discipline, or commensurate experience Test Engineering experience in a design and manufacturing environment Supervisory experience Eligible for Canadian NATO government security clearance Preferred additional Skills: Verification plan development. Test design for electronic systems. High quality documentation: design descriptions, verification plans, test procedures, test reports. Problem solving, electronics troubleshooting, root cause analysis. Design, simulation, schematic capture using OrCAD™ or a similar tool suite. Data analysis using MATLAB, Excel or similar. Test program development using LabVIEW or a similar tool. Collaboration within a team. Initiative and personal organization. Strong verbal and written communication. Experience with underwater acoustics engineering or analysis. Experience in RF engineering. Experience with Lean practices. Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 8+ years of related experience and 3+ years experience as a people leader Lean Six Sigma certification preferred 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 . 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 careers@ultra-us-gbs.com Company: Ultra Maritime Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers’ mission critical and intelligent systems in the defence, security, critical detection, & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world’s long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Click here to learn more about us.
