Ultra Electronics Group
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionUltra PCS is a leader in providing solutions for aerospace and defence systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. We are searching for a dynamic highly skilled Software Engineer with a wide breadth of skills who is interested in applying those skills and furthering their development skillset on a variety of software projects.As a Principle Software Engineer, you will be expected to produce C++ code to produce custom plugins for our EAK GVA platform. The successful applicant will have experience in distilling requirements from interactions with a customer, implementing verified robust C++ solutions in short timescales to demonstrate new capability, and authoring and performing verification and validation. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Requirements definition, design, development, and verification for a variety of integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept. Coding to internel coding standards and ensuring high quality robust solutions. Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards. Debugging in embedded environments. Develop Verification and Validation Strategies Perform verification exercises. Required Skills and Experience Technical Expertise: High proficiency in C++ High proficiency in Embedded Linux Proficiency in Graphical Frameworks such as Vulkan, OpenGl, QT CI/CD workflow. Experience with Git, Containerised development environments, CI/CD Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques. Personal Attributes: Strong organizational skills with the ability to collaborate in a wider team. Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Qualifications: Working Knowledge of Rust Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Benefits: Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays 4 times your annual salary in life assurance Flexible benefits package Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. Sports and Social club Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.# Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra PCS 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.
03/02/2026
Full time
# We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.# Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.# Job DescriptionUltra PCS is a leader in providing solutions for aerospace and defence systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. We are searching for a dynamic highly skilled Software Engineer with a wide breadth of skills who is interested in applying those skills and furthering their development skillset on a variety of software projects.As a Principle Software Engineer, you will be expected to produce C++ code to produce custom plugins for our EAK GVA platform. The successful applicant will have experience in distilling requirements from interactions with a customer, implementing verified robust C++ solutions in short timescales to demonstrate new capability, and authoring and performing verification and validation. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Requirements definition, design, development, and verification for a variety of integrity levels, from safety critical to proof of concept. Coding to internel coding standards and ensuring high quality robust solutions. Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards. Debugging in embedded environments. Develop Verification and Validation Strategies Perform verification exercises. Required Skills and Experience Technical Expertise: High proficiency in C++ High proficiency in Embedded Linux Proficiency in Graphical Frameworks such as Vulkan, OpenGl, QT CI/CD workflow. Experience with Git, Containerised development environments, CI/CD Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques. Personal Attributes: Strong organizational skills with the ability to collaborate in a wider team. Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Qualifications: Working Knowledge of Rust Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. Benefits: Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays 4 times your annual salary in life assurance Flexible benefits package Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. Sports and Social club Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team eventsYou couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process# Nationality Requirements Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.# Diverse & Inclusive Employer Ultra PCS 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.
Ultra Electronics Group
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
A leading developer in aerospace and defence is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. The successful candidate will leverage their C++ expertise to develop custom plugins for the EAK GVA platform, participate in design and code reviews, and engage in debugging within embedded environments. The company offers a flexible working model, 25 days holiday, and a supportive environment promoting diversity and inclusion.
03/02/2026
Full time
A leading developer in aerospace and defence is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. The successful candidate will leverage their C++ expertise to develop custom plugins for the EAK GVA platform, participate in design and code reviews, and engage in debugging within embedded environments. The company offers a flexible working model, 25 days holiday, and a supportive environment promoting diversity and inclusion.
Ultra Electronics Group
Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer in Loudwater, England. This role focuses on ensuring the supportability of products through collaboration with design teams and conducting reliability analyses. You will coordinate Integrated Logistics Support activities and prepare technical manuals. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and knowledge of reliability & maintainability practices. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer in Loudwater, England. This role focuses on ensuring the supportability of products through collaboration with design teams and conducting reliability analyses. You will coordinate Integrated Logistics Support activities and prepare technical manuals. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and knowledge of reliability & maintainability practices. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
Senior ILS Engineer page is loaded Senior ILS Engineerlocations: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK: Greenford, Greater London, England, UK: Weymouth, Dorset, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11178# 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! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Working under the mentorship of the Head of Support, you will apply sound engineering judgement to ensure products are developed to be supportable, develop the support solution and acquire the necessary resources for support.The focus of this role is to ensure the supportability of our products by helping shape the design for support and helping develop the support solution architecture.No two days at Ultra are the same, but your responsibilities will include: In coordination with the ILS Project Lead, tailor the scope and scale of ILS activities to meet the User, Customer, and Ultra's requirements. Working collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultra's designs. Providing input to the development of the optimum support solution for each customer, within the context of a wider product and capability roadmap. Completing life cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, sparing analyses, failure modes and effects analyses. Eliciting and deriving support requirements and proposing verification methods for requirements. Developing supportability cases and conducting analyses to provide progressive assurance of support solutions. Performing reliability modelling and undertaking maintainability analysis to optimize support arrangements. Assessing the human element of systems, including assessing the potential for human error as a contributor to system failures. Preparing, or providing input to, technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals. Assisting with the identification and mitigation of hazards through system hazard analysis. Formulating and implementing the obsolescence strategy for a product line. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, policies and procedures.A dynamic, professional, engineer or technician with experience within a high technology or regulated industry, you will: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical equivalent, or navy, army or air force equivalent in mechanical or electrical. Have knowledge and experience in Reliability & Maintainability - Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMECAs, MTAs, FRACAS/DRACAS, etc. Have the ability to review work produced by domain specialists across the others: + Integrated Logistics Support - LCC, LORA, sparing, obsolescence, etc. + Operational Analysis & Whole Life Cost Modelling -, Availability Trade-Off Analysis, etc. + Training Development, Design and Delivery. Hold or be cable of achieving Security Clearance (SC) or higher with no caveats. Possess a full driving license. This role is office based with occasional travel across Ultra sites and to customer and supplier locations. Experience using PTC Windchill, Relyence, or some other modelling software is considered an asset.Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.If you have worked within the Supportability field but do not necessarily possess all of the listed skills above, we would still be keen to hear from you. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. 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. 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.Company: Ultra Maritime
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior ILS Engineer page is loaded Senior ILS Engineerlocations: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK: Greenford, Greater London, England, UK: Weymouth, Dorset, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11178# 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! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Working under the mentorship of the Head of Support, you will apply sound engineering judgement to ensure products are developed to be supportable, develop the support solution and acquire the necessary resources for support.The focus of this role is to ensure the supportability of our products by helping shape the design for support and helping develop the support solution architecture.No two days at Ultra are the same, but your responsibilities will include: In coordination with the ILS Project Lead, tailor the scope and scale of ILS activities to meet the User, Customer, and Ultra's requirements. Working collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultra's designs. Providing input to the development of the optimum support solution for each customer, within the context of a wider product and capability roadmap. Completing life cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, sparing analyses, failure modes and effects analyses. Eliciting and deriving support requirements and proposing verification methods for requirements. Developing supportability cases and conducting analyses to provide progressive assurance of support solutions. Performing reliability modelling and undertaking maintainability analysis to optimize support arrangements. Assessing the human element of systems, including assessing the potential for human error as a contributor to system failures. Preparing, or providing input to, technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals. Assisting with the identification and mitigation of hazards through system hazard analysis. Formulating and implementing the obsolescence strategy for a product line. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, policies and procedures.A dynamic, professional, engineer or technician with experience within a high technology or regulated industry, you will: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical equivalent, or navy, army or air force equivalent in mechanical or electrical. Have knowledge and experience in Reliability & Maintainability - Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMECAs, MTAs, FRACAS/DRACAS, etc. Have the ability to review work produced by domain specialists across the others: + Integrated Logistics Support - LCC, LORA, sparing, obsolescence, etc. + Operational Analysis & Whole Life Cost Modelling -, Availability Trade-Off Analysis, etc. + Training Development, Design and Delivery. Hold or be cable of achieving Security Clearance (SC) or higher with no caveats. Possess a full driving license. This role is office based with occasional travel across Ultra sites and to customer and supplier locations. Experience using PTC Windchill, Relyence, or some other modelling software is considered an asset.Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.If you have worked within the Supportability field but do not necessarily possess all of the listed skills above, we would still be keen to hear from you. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. 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. 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.Company: Ultra Maritime
Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description The Project/Systems Engineering function in Ultra provides expertise to all projects through the bid and full development lifecycle. It ensures that both project and statutory requirements are suitably met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems engineering approach within the company. It is responsible for the system requirements, the resulting architecture, the design and integration of the solution. It is responsible for ensuring we design to cost and design for manufacture. A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making reasoned independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member, to escalate more complex challenges and opportunities. This role is expected to act independently with minimal guidance, and may mentor project managers/early careers. Responsible for / Key responsibilities Responsible for assuring the Systems Engineering (in-process verification and validation) and delivery of conclusive evidence via System Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes and activities. Ensure the correctness and completeness of work products and solutions, from the requirements phase onwards, executing an evidence creation strategy in order to progressively gain internal and external acceptance. Create and maintain IV&V artefacts such as Strategies, Plans, Procedures, Compliance Matrices and Reports, to progressively assure the desired outcomes. Carry out IV&V responsibilities in accordance with IV&V processes and industry practices, so that internal, qualification and acceptance events are completed to an agreed level of maturity. Lead the cross-discipline development of any supporting test equipment/rigs/fixtures, via a lifecycle approach; creating requirements, support the design, development, testing of and maintenance, enabling the associated development and in-service test events. Responsible for all safety and security aspects relating to IV&V events and facilities used by the project. Actively participates, and is a key stakeholder, at engineering design reviews and project gates/reviews, owning the preparation, delivery and resulting actions of TRR. To support the Qualification activities, to include in house and external test houses. Responsible for the utilisation of any external IV&V facilities/test houses, i.e. organising interoperability testing, collaboratively developing test harnesses/fixtures etc. with test houses. Actively contributes to improving processes, tools and techniques that to increase the adoption, quality and efficiency of SE, IV&V engineering. Provides specialist knowledge and support to the wider engineering team. Exemplifies, leads, mentors and coaches IV&V to engineers and non-technical resources; sharing knowledge willingly and constructively to aid consistent application of IV&V principles, processes and methods. Manage security of information as defined in the Security Aspects and Government regulations. The role is expected to provide Line Management, Technical Management or Subject Matter Expert responsibilities:o Line management of a team of systems engineers (2-6), responsible for their development, training and approval of the team's requests (e.g. annual leave etc.).o Technical management of a team of systems discipline engineers (1-5) on a project, their tasking and being responsible for the quality of their technical delivery and adherence to schedule and budget. o Subject Matter Expertise, and recognised as an expert in a specific subject matter, such as a specific product/technology/tooling/practice type or area. Essential Qualifications / skills /requirements Has extant/recent SC security clearance Is flexible to travel within the UK to support external stakeholders, test houses and customers. Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have applicable defence industry experience. Knowledge of Systems Engineering/V&V experience of solutions formed of Hardware, Software and Firmware components. Has designed and delivered special to type test equipment to meet the diverse requirements generated across multi-concurrent projects. Safety and security management for test environments including laboratories, able to build a business case to ensure that test environments are suitably available, safe & secure. Demonstrable experience of INCOSE/ISO 15288 Systems Engineering of complex solutions and delivered IV&V in accordance with ISO 29119. Desirable Responsibilities To be familiar with environmental facilities and their operation under the guidance of environmental test team Assesses tasks to define Basis of Estimate costing for bid and change processes. Actively reviews professional publications; champions Systems Engineering/IV&V industry standards; active member and promotes related professional organisations. Experienced in the implementation of test facilities/equipment in relation to ISO 17025. Desirable Qualifications / skills /requirements INCOSE member - ASEP/CSEP IV&V/Test related certification/recognition. Experienced in test automation, frameworks and marriage with manual testing for an overall test campaign. Environmental, EMC, EMI, TEMPEST etc design for and/or test experience Modelling to understand test scope, test environment requirements and/or to validate. Scripting languages: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Perl, Bash, Rest, MySQL. Development approaches, iterative, incremental, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), hybrid and similar models.# Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Annual Bonus Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance# Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking,
02/02/2026
Full time
Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description The Project/Systems Engineering function in Ultra provides expertise to all projects through the bid and full development lifecycle. It ensures that both project and statutory requirements are suitably met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems engineering approach within the company. It is responsible for the system requirements, the resulting architecture, the design and integration of the solution. It is responsible for ensuring we design to cost and design for manufacture. A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making reasoned independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member, to escalate more complex challenges and opportunities. This role is expected to act independently with minimal guidance, and may mentor project managers/early careers. Responsible for / Key responsibilities Responsible for assuring the Systems Engineering (in-process verification and validation) and delivery of conclusive evidence via System Integration, Verification and Validation (IV&V) processes and activities. Ensure the correctness and completeness of work products and solutions, from the requirements phase onwards, executing an evidence creation strategy in order to progressively gain internal and external acceptance. Create and maintain IV&V artefacts such as Strategies, Plans, Procedures, Compliance Matrices and Reports, to progressively assure the desired outcomes. Carry out IV&V responsibilities in accordance with IV&V processes and industry practices, so that internal, qualification and acceptance events are completed to an agreed level of maturity. Lead the cross-discipline development of any supporting test equipment/rigs/fixtures, via a lifecycle approach; creating requirements, support the design, development, testing of and maintenance, enabling the associated development and in-service test events. Responsible for all safety and security aspects relating to IV&V events and facilities used by the project. Actively participates, and is a key stakeholder, at engineering design reviews and project gates/reviews, owning the preparation, delivery and resulting actions of TRR. To support the Qualification activities, to include in house and external test houses. Responsible for the utilisation of any external IV&V facilities/test houses, i.e. organising interoperability testing, collaboratively developing test harnesses/fixtures etc. with test houses. Actively contributes to improving processes, tools and techniques that to increase the adoption, quality and efficiency of SE, IV&V engineering. Provides specialist knowledge and support to the wider engineering team. Exemplifies, leads, mentors and coaches IV&V to engineers and non-technical resources; sharing knowledge willingly and constructively to aid consistent application of IV&V principles, processes and methods. Manage security of information as defined in the Security Aspects and Government regulations. The role is expected to provide Line Management, Technical Management or Subject Matter Expert responsibilities:o Line management of a team of systems engineers (2-6), responsible for their development, training and approval of the team's requests (e.g. annual leave etc.).o Technical management of a team of systems discipline engineers (1-5) on a project, their tasking and being responsible for the quality of their technical delivery and adherence to schedule and budget. o Subject Matter Expertise, and recognised as an expert in a specific subject matter, such as a specific product/technology/tooling/practice type or area. Essential Qualifications / skills /requirements Has extant/recent SC security clearance Is flexible to travel within the UK to support external stakeholders, test houses and customers. Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have applicable defence industry experience. Knowledge of Systems Engineering/V&V experience of solutions formed of Hardware, Software and Firmware components. Has designed and delivered special to type test equipment to meet the diverse requirements generated across multi-concurrent projects. Safety and security management for test environments including laboratories, able to build a business case to ensure that test environments are suitably available, safe & secure. Demonstrable experience of INCOSE/ISO 15288 Systems Engineering of complex solutions and delivered IV&V in accordance with ISO 29119. Desirable Responsibilities To be familiar with environmental facilities and their operation under the guidance of environmental test team Assesses tasks to define Basis of Estimate costing for bid and change processes. Actively reviews professional publications; champions Systems Engineering/IV&V industry standards; active member and promotes related professional organisations. Experienced in the implementation of test facilities/equipment in relation to ISO 17025. Desirable Qualifications / skills /requirements INCOSE member - ASEP/CSEP IV&V/Test related certification/recognition. Experienced in test automation, frameworks and marriage with manual testing for an overall test campaign. Environmental, EMC, EMI, TEMPEST etc design for and/or test experience Modelling to understand test scope, test environment requirements and/or to validate. Scripting languages: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Perl, Bash, Rest, MySQL. Development approaches, iterative, incremental, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), hybrid and similar models.# Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Annual Bonus Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance# Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking,
Ultra Electronics Group
Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
Senior ILS Engineer page is loaded Senior ILS Engineerlocations: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK: Greenford, Greater London, England, UK: Weymouth, Dorset, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11178# 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! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Working under the mentorship of the Head of Support, you will apply sound engineering judgement to ensure products are developed to be supportable, develop the support solution and acquire the necessary resources for support.The focus of this role is to ensure the supportability of our products by helping shape the design for support and helping develop the support solution architecture.No two days at Ultra are the same, but your responsibilities will include: In coordination with the ILS Project Lead, tailor the scope and scale of ILS activities to meet the User, Customer, and Ultra's requirements. Working collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultra's designs. Providing input to the development of the optimum support solution for each customer, within the context of a wider product and capability roadmap. Completing life cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, sparing analyses, failure modes and effects analyses. Eliciting and deriving support requirements and proposing verification methods for requirements. Developing supportability cases and conducting analyses to provide progressive assurance of support solutions. Performing reliability modelling and undertaking maintainability analysis to optimize support arrangements. Assessing the human element of systems, including assessing the potential for human error as a contributor to system failures. Preparing, or providing input to, technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals. Assisting with the identification and mitigation of hazards through system hazard analysis. Formulating and implementing the obsolescence strategy for a product line. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, policies and procedures.A dynamic, professional, engineer or technician with experience within a high technology or regulated industry, you will: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical equivalent, or navy, army or air force equivalent in mechanical or electrical. Have knowledge and experience in Reliability & Maintainability - Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMECAs, MTAs, FRACAS/DRACAS, etc. Have the ability to review work produced by domain specialists across the others: + Integrated Logistics Support - LCC, LORA, sparing, obsolescence, etc. + Operational Analysis & Whole Life Cost Modelling -, Availability Trade-Off Analysis, etc. + Training Development, Design and Delivery. Hold or be cable of achieving Security Clearance (SC) or higher with no caveats. Possess a full driving license. This role is office based with occasional travel across Ultra sites and to customer and supplier locations. Experience using PTC Windchill, Relyence, or some other modelling software is considered an asset.Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.If you have worked within the Supportability field but do not necessarily possess all of the listed skills above, we would still be keen to hear from you. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. 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. 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.Company: Ultra Maritime
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior ILS Engineer page is loaded Senior ILS Engineerlocations: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK: Greenford, Greater London, England, UK: Weymouth, Dorset, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11178# 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! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Working under the mentorship of the Head of Support, you will apply sound engineering judgement to ensure products are developed to be supportable, develop the support solution and acquire the necessary resources for support.The focus of this role is to ensure the supportability of our products by helping shape the design for support and helping develop the support solution architecture.No two days at Ultra are the same, but your responsibilities will include: In coordination with the ILS Project Lead, tailor the scope and scale of ILS activities to meet the User, Customer, and Ultra's requirements. Working collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultra's designs. Providing input to the development of the optimum support solution for each customer, within the context of a wider product and capability roadmap. Completing life cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, sparing analyses, failure modes and effects analyses. Eliciting and deriving support requirements and proposing verification methods for requirements. Developing supportability cases and conducting analyses to provide progressive assurance of support solutions. Performing reliability modelling and undertaking maintainability analysis to optimize support arrangements. Assessing the human element of systems, including assessing the potential for human error as a contributor to system failures. Preparing, or providing input to, technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals. Assisting with the identification and mitigation of hazards through system hazard analysis. Formulating and implementing the obsolescence strategy for a product line. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, policies and procedures.A dynamic, professional, engineer or technician with experience within a high technology or regulated industry, you will: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical equivalent, or navy, army or air force equivalent in mechanical or electrical. Have knowledge and experience in Reliability & Maintainability - Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMECAs, MTAs, FRACAS/DRACAS, etc. Have the ability to review work produced by domain specialists across the others: + Integrated Logistics Support - LCC, LORA, sparing, obsolescence, etc. + Operational Analysis & Whole Life Cost Modelling -, Availability Trade-Off Analysis, etc. + Training Development, Design and Delivery. Hold or be cable of achieving Security Clearance (SC) or higher with no caveats. Possess a full driving license. This role is office based with occasional travel across Ultra sites and to customer and supplier locations. Experience using PTC Windchill, Relyence, or some other modelling software is considered an asset.Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.If you have worked within the Supportability field but do not necessarily possess all of the listed skills above, we would still be keen to hear from you. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. 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. 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.Company: Ultra Maritime
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer in Loudwater, England. This role focuses on ensuring the supportability of products through collaboration with design teams and conducting reliability analyses. You will coordinate Integrated Logistics Support activities and prepare technical manuals. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and knowledge of reliability & maintainability practices. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer in Loudwater, England. This role focuses on ensuring the supportability of products through collaboration with design teams and conducting reliability analyses. You will coordinate Integrated Logistics Support activities and prepare technical manuals. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and knowledge of reliability & maintainability practices. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer in Loudwater, England. This role focuses on ensuring the supportability of products through collaboration with design teams and conducting reliability analyses. You will coordinate Integrated Logistics Support activities and prepare technical manuals. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and knowledge of reliability & maintainability practices. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Senior ILS Engineer in Loudwater, England. This role focuses on ensuring the supportability of products through collaboration with design teams and conducting reliability analyses. You will coordinate Integrated Logistics Support activities and prepare technical manuals. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering and knowledge of reliability & maintainability practices. The company promotes flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
Senior ILS Engineer page is loaded Senior ILS Engineerlocations: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK: Greenford, Greater London, England, UK: Weymouth, Dorset, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11178# 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! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Working under the mentorship of the Head of Support, you will apply sound engineering judgement to ensure products are developed to be supportable, develop the support solution and acquire the necessary resources for support.The focus of this role is to ensure the supportability of our products by helping shape the design for support and helping develop the support solution architecture.No two days at Ultra are the same, but your responsibilities will include: In coordination with the ILS Project Lead, tailor the scope and scale of ILS activities to meet the User, Customer, and Ultra's requirements. Working collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultra's designs. Providing input to the development of the optimum support solution for each customer, within the context of a wider product and capability roadmap. Completing life cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, sparing analyses, failure modes and effects analyses. Eliciting and deriving support requirements and proposing verification methods for requirements. Developing supportability cases and conducting analyses to provide progressive assurance of support solutions. Performing reliability modelling and undertaking maintainability analysis to optimize support arrangements. Assessing the human element of systems, including assessing the potential for human error as a contributor to system failures. Preparing, or providing input to, technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals. Assisting with the identification and mitigation of hazards through system hazard analysis. Formulating and implementing the obsolescence strategy for a product line. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, policies and procedures.A dynamic, professional, engineer or technician with experience within a high technology or regulated industry, you will: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical equivalent, or navy, army or air force equivalent in mechanical or electrical. Have knowledge and experience in Reliability & Maintainability - Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMECAs, MTAs, FRACAS/DRACAS, etc. Have the ability to review work produced by domain specialists across the others: + Integrated Logistics Support - LCC, LORA, sparing, obsolescence, etc. + Operational Analysis & Whole Life Cost Modelling -, Availability Trade-Off Analysis, etc. + Training Development, Design and Delivery. Hold or be cable of achieving Security Clearance (SC) or higher with no caveats. Possess a full driving license. This role is office based with occasional travel across Ultra sites and to customer and supplier locations. Experience using PTC Windchill, Relyence, or some other modelling software is considered an asset.Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.If you have worked within the Supportability field but do not necessarily possess all of the listed skills above, we would still be keen to hear from you. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. 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. 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.Company: Ultra Maritime
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior ILS Engineer page is loaded Senior ILS Engineerlocations: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, England, UK: Greenford, Greater London, England, UK: Weymouth, Dorset, England, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11178# 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! Flexible Working At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Working under the mentorship of the Head of Support, you will apply sound engineering judgement to ensure products are developed to be supportable, develop the support solution and acquire the necessary resources for support.The focus of this role is to ensure the supportability of our products by helping shape the design for support and helping develop the support solution architecture.No two days at Ultra are the same, but your responsibilities will include: In coordination with the ILS Project Lead, tailor the scope and scale of ILS activities to meet the User, Customer, and Ultra's requirements. Working collaboratively with designers to improve the reliability, maintainability and usability aspects of Ultra's designs. Providing input to the development of the optimum support solution for each customer, within the context of a wider product and capability roadmap. Completing life cycle cost analyses, level of repair analyses, sparing analyses, failure modes and effects analyses. Eliciting and deriving support requirements and proposing verification methods for requirements. Developing supportability cases and conducting analyses to provide progressive assurance of support solutions. Performing reliability modelling and undertaking maintainability analysis to optimize support arrangements. Assessing the human element of systems, including assessing the potential for human error as a contributor to system failures. Preparing, or providing input to, technical manuals such as troubleshooting guides or operations and maintenance manuals. Assisting with the identification and mitigation of hazards through system hazard analysis. Formulating and implementing the obsolescence strategy for a product line. Supporting the continuous improvement of processes, policies and procedures.A dynamic, professional, engineer or technician with experience within a high technology or regulated industry, you will: Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a technical equivalent, or navy, army or air force equivalent in mechanical or electrical. Have knowledge and experience in Reliability & Maintainability - Reliability Prediction, RBDs, FTAs, FMECAs, MTAs, FRACAS/DRACAS, etc. Have the ability to review work produced by domain specialists across the others: + Integrated Logistics Support - LCC, LORA, sparing, obsolescence, etc. + Operational Analysis & Whole Life Cost Modelling -, Availability Trade-Off Analysis, etc. + Training Development, Design and Delivery. Hold or be cable of achieving Security Clearance (SC) or higher with no caveats. Possess a full driving license. This role is office based with occasional travel across Ultra sites and to customer and supplier locations. Experience using PTC Windchill, Relyence, or some other modelling software is considered an asset.Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.If you have worked within the Supportability field but do not necessarily possess all of the listed skills above, we would still be keen to hear from you. Relocation Support Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that's why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines. 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. 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.Company: Ultra Maritime
Senior Software Engineer page is loaded Senior Software Engineerlocations: Farnborough, Hampshire, England, UK: Maidenhead (GBR)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-10855Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business# Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems ranging from early research to full product development. Work flexibly across a range of frameworks and coding languages to deliver rapid prototypes and demonstrators. Take these concepts into more mature solutions, leading to a full product release. Responsible for / Key responsibilities Work across the development lifecycle to design, implement and test solutions to customer problems. Develop software targeting a range of areas from bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, GUI development on Windows, Linux and mobile; data analytics using Jupyter notebooks. Program in a range of languages appropriate to the solution ranging from Rust, C/C++ to Python and Web Development frameworks. Work / interact with FPGAs, electronic design and mechanical design. Work closely with team-members in an agile fashion achieving a balanced approach to requirement, schedule and cost. Generate appropriate documentation from requirements, design and testing material to support developments. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: + DV security clearance Qualifications / skills required Essential: + Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. + Experience of at least one of the following; - Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development. - C / C++ or Rust + Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles + Experience of Object Oriented Design and Design Patterns + Experience of software testing and design for test Desirable: + GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK. Tauri. + Yocto, Petalinux and uBoot. + Python, Jupyter Notebooks or Matlab. + Web Development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React). + IOS/Android development. + Communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi. + GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios. + FPGAs and Exposure to Hardware + UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect.# Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance# Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies. We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains-delivering real-time, mission-ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win. For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle-proven technology purpose-built for decision advantage in contested, high-threat environments.
02/02/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer page is loaded Senior Software Engineerlocations: Farnborough, Hampshire, England, UK: Maidenhead (GBR)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-10855Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business# Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems ranging from early research to full product development. Work flexibly across a range of frameworks and coding languages to deliver rapid prototypes and demonstrators. Take these concepts into more mature solutions, leading to a full product release. Responsible for / Key responsibilities Work across the development lifecycle to design, implement and test solutions to customer problems. Develop software targeting a range of areas from bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, GUI development on Windows, Linux and mobile; data analytics using Jupyter notebooks. Program in a range of languages appropriate to the solution ranging from Rust, C/C++ to Python and Web Development frameworks. Work / interact with FPGAs, electronic design and mechanical design. Work closely with team-members in an agile fashion achieving a balanced approach to requirement, schedule and cost. Generate appropriate documentation from requirements, design and testing material to support developments. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: + DV security clearance Qualifications / skills required Essential: + Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. + Experience of at least one of the following; - Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development. - C / C++ or Rust + Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles + Experience of Object Oriented Design and Design Patterns + Experience of software testing and design for test Desirable: + GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK. Tauri. + Yocto, Petalinux and uBoot. + Python, Jupyter Notebooks or Matlab. + Web Development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React). + IOS/Android development. + Communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi. + GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios. + FPGAs and Exposure to Hardware + UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect.# Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance# Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies. We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains-delivering real-time, mission-ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win. For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle-proven technology purpose-built for decision advantage in contested, high-threat environments.
A leading defense technology firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Farnborough. The role involves developing innovative software solutions for complex defense problems, including embedded systems and GUI development. A degree in engineering or a science-related field is required along with experience in C/C++ or Rust. The position offers flexible benefits, participation in an annual bonus scheme, and development opportunities in a dynamic team environment.
02/02/2026
Full time
A leading defense technology firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Farnborough. The role involves developing innovative software solutions for complex defense problems, including embedded systems and GUI development. A degree in engineering or a science-related field is required along with experience in C/C++ or Rust. The position offers flexible benefits, participation in an annual bonus scheme, and development opportunities in a dynamic team environment.