Technician & Field Service Officer

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.

Key Competency Requirements

• Provide technical support services to our Defence customer at various Defence locations throughout Australia and/or overseas for short durations
• Assume the lead role in offsite activities which includes managing Ultra Maritime technicians and sub-contractors
• Testing, maintaining, and diagnosing a wide range of electronic and electro-mechanical hardware/equipment;
• Undertake maintenance and upgrade tasks which will require interpreting circuit diagrams and following the instructions contained in technical manuals and test procedures, within the constraints of any Delegation of Authority;

• Participation in the technical work associated with the performance of tasks undertaken on Electronic Systems and Sub-assemblies. Such tasks may include:

• System and equipment condition assessment;

• System and equipment survey, overhaul and repair;

• System and equipment upgrade, set to work, alignment and performance optimisation;

• Installation and removal of systems and equipment.

• Provide services that require a high level of knowledge of electronic components, the correct use and care of general purpose test equipment and general workshop skills;
• Identify and implement process improvement;
• Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system including external stakeholder policies
• Ensure adherence to approved work practices with specific responsibility for ESD protection and adherence to defined workmanship standards.
• Participate in the design, prototype, test and installation of minor electronic developments
• Respond to "Help Desk" enquiries of a technical nature, if required
• Electronic/electrical assembly production planning, monitoring and reporting.
• High level of knowledge of fault finding techniques
• Knowledge and experience with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/IPC-7722).
• Electronic Warfare (specifically SIGINT) and/or Anti-Submarine Warfare domain knowledge and experience;
• Experience with use of defence reporting tools.
• Proficient in the use of PC's and relevant software applications (MS Suite MS Word, MS Excel and MS Project)
• Experience with use of modern ERP tools, such as IFS, for production planning, inventory management and procurement (desirable).
• Previous experience working in Naval, Land and Air domains
• Minimum 5 years industry experience within quality framework, in an engineering environment, supporting medium subsystems or group of smaller subsystems and/or equipment
• Experience in circuits and wiring fault finding in PC and industrial computing bus systems (cPCI,VME)
• Field fault diagnosis and repair of electronics and electrical equipment;
• Proven ability to adhere to company policy;
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 practices
• Significant technical experience in maintenance, repairs, modifications.
• Formal qualifications in Engineering – Diploma in Electronics and Communications (or related discipline) or relevant industry experience;
• Required to maintain security clearance.

Why it's great to work for Ultra Maritime

• Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
• Option to purchase additional leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program;
• Free on-site car parking;
• Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
• CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
• Professional development and study assistance, to name a few....

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, so we can see what your strengths are; as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

Interested in applying?

• Click on the 'Apply' button.
• Send a Resume and Cover Letter detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Nationality Requirements

The successfully appointed candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

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.

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