Hardware Engineering Manager

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.

We 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.

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.

The Electrical and Electronic engineering function in Ultra supports the hardware development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver electronic or electrical components and subassemblies into projects and products.
The role holder manages professionals in a defined area of Ultra. Develops plans for their team to ensure optimum use of time and resources. Ensures team performance is aligned and contributes to the overall plans of their area.

Primary Responsibility

The Hardware Engineering Manager is a functional leadership role responsible for managing people and their careers within Hardware Engineering for Ultra Maritime Australia.

Hardware Engineering Managers will complete Hardware Engineering tasks, including Project Leadership and Technical Execution, for the remainder of their time deployed on projects for Ultra Maritime Australia.

Key responsibilities will include:

- To provide Hardware Engineering functional leadership.
- To ensure appropriate Hardware Engineering personnel are available to work on customer funded projects, on internally funded projects such as Internal Research & Development (IRAD) and Bids & Proposals (B&P) initiatives, on overhead funded change initiatives and other emerging needs, plus other planned activities as necessary, balancing Hardware Engineering priority of different requests.
- Talent management and development of Hardware Engineering personnel including hiring, retention, performance feedback, mentoring, talent management, career and development planning.
- Identify, develop and implement new or updates to existing Hardware Engineering policy, processes and procedures to meet current and emergent Hardware Engineering requirements in line with Ultra Maritime initiatives as well as industry best practices.
- Ensure the provision of required Hardware Engineering tools and equipment to support Hardware Engineering processes.
- Support and provide input to the annual budgeting process for all facets of Hardware Engineering including tools, training, continuous improvement, recruitment and retention.
- Provide input to the Ultra Maritime’s technology roadmap development.
- Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Provide input to develop Ultra Maritime’s vision and strategic plan.
- Promulgate Ultra Maritime vision, strategies, goals and initiatives.
- Uphold, safeguard and promote Ultra Maritime’s values.

Nationality Requirements

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an 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.

Company: Ultra Maritime