Sr Project Engineer at ULTRA ELECTRONICS OCEAN SYSTEMS INC.
Columbia City, IN 46725
About the Job
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 Project Engineering function in Ultra manages and drives project teams through the project bid and development lifecycle. Project Engineers are responsible for ensuring the technical progress and process execution of assigned projects within schedule and budgetary constraints. Project Engineers lead engineering teams to achieve design to cost and design for manufacture expectations.
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
Project Engineers are responsible for technical execution and work closely with Program Managers contributing technical content to programmatic artifacts and deliverables (risk registers, monthly reports and program reviews, etc.) and in some cases Project Engineers may lead smaller (typically internally funded) projects without a Program Manager.
Project Engineers are also accountable for the technical content of bid and proposal activities including Proposal Technical Volume content, WBS structure and dictionary, as well as cost estimation and basis of estimates.
A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance and may act as project managers/formal mentors for junior staff.
• Essential Duties:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
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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.
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]
Company: Ultra Maritime
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 Project Engineering function in Ultra manages and drives project teams through the project bid and development lifecycle. Project Engineers are responsible for ensuring the technical progress and process execution of assigned projects within schedule and budgetary constraints. Project Engineers lead engineering teams to achieve design to cost and design for manufacture expectations.
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
Project Engineers are responsible for technical execution and work closely with Program Managers contributing technical content to programmatic artifacts and deliverables (risk registers, monthly reports and program reviews, etc.) and in some cases Project Engineers may lead smaller (typically internally funded) projects without a Program Manager.
Project Engineers are also accountable for the technical content of bid and proposal activities including Proposal Technical Volume content, WBS structure and dictionary, as well as cost estimation and basis of estimates.
A professional at this grade applies technical / professional knowledge, making independent judgements based on practice and significant previous experience to support decision making. Often seen as a referral point or more senior team member to escalate more complex problems. Roles will act independently with minimal guidance and may act as project managers/formal mentors for junior staff.
• Essential Duties:
- Assist the Program Manager with the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quantitative management of all project activities and staff; contribute to and participate in customer reviews; directing resources, organizational interfaces, and project task scope; developing and reporting project metrics; providing concurrence on recommended changes to requirements and design configuration.
- Ensuring the overall cost, schedule, and performance of the program.
- Developing and maintaining the program plans (management baseline)
- Together with Lead Systems and Software Engineers develop and maintain the technical approach/development process
- Conducting customer reviews and serving as an advocate for customer issues - technical and programmatic
- Managing Program staffing, resources, organizational interfaces, and program task scope
- Develop and conduct monthly engineering status reviews with program management and engineering leadership.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics, 7+ years of applicable experience in: Project Engineering/Project Management (3+ Project Management) or a master's degree with 5+ years of experience
- Candidates must have successful prior experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and executing projects to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Experience with iterative design and development methodologies is a plus; ability to adjust scope and schedule to conform to user feedback and new requirements.
- Candidates must have demonstrated excellent oral/written communication skills, and interpersonal skills to support interaction with customer representatives, team members (including subcontractors), and internal management.
- Must have or have the ability to obtain a US Government secret clearance. Security clearances are granted to US Citizens
- Willing to travel approximately 10-20%
Desired Skills:
- DoD Secret or higher security clearance
- Project Management Professional certified
- Agile project management experience
- Design for manufacturing experience
- Strong understanding of Systems Engineering
- Negotiation and risk management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong soft skills
- Team leadership
#MAR
#LI-KP1
#LI-onsite
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.
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]
Company: Ultra Maritime
