Principal Electronic and Electrical Engineer

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Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.
Ultra Maritime operates at the forefront of maritime defence innovation, delivering advanced technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and support global naval operations.
Our solutions span surface, sub-surface, and unmanned platforms, providing mission-critical capability across allied fleets. As the battlespace evolves, we continue to push the boundaries of engineering excellence across electronics, electrical systems, and high-integrity defence technologies.
Join us and take a leading role in shaping the future of naval systems.
Flexible Working
We support high performance through flexibility.
With hybrid working options, flexible start and finish times, and an optional 9-day fortnight at sites including Greenford and Weymouth, you will have the autonomy to balance delivery with personal commitments. Additional benefits include early Friday finishes and Time Off in Lieu.
Principal Electronic & Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Electronic & Electrical Engineer, you will lead technical delivery, develop engineering capability, and ensure excellence across the discipline within a complex, safety-critical environment.
Design and Technical Delivery (40%)

Lead the design and development of high-integrity electronic and electrical systems, including digital, analogue, mixed signal, and power electronics
Support system architecture definition and detailed design activities, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and qualification
Ensure compliance with environmental, EMC/EMI, safety, and performance requirements
Lead and contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR), ensuring robust technical assurance
Promote Design for Manufacture, xwwtmva Test, Reliability, and Support across all engineering activities
Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and production teams to optimise integration and delivery

Leadership and Capability Development (60%)

Provide technical leadership across the Electronic and Electrical discipline
Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, supporting professional growth and capability uplift
Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, tools, and governance
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