Systems Engineer

3 months ago

Adelaide, Australia Ultra Full time

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 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 met and works to improve the effectiveness of the systems design function within the company. It is responsible for the system architecture and integration of the solution. It is responsible for design for cost and design for manufacture.


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.

The Systems Engineer is a technical execution role for Ultra Maritime Australia responsible for the design, development, integration, verification and validation and support for various programs. Programs may include customer funded projects, internally funded projects such as Internal Research & Development (IRAD), Bids & Proposals (B&P) or overhead funded change initiatives and other emerging needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Derive system requirements and performing functional analysis.
  • Develop system architectures optimised against key performance and environmental requirements.
  • Manage system requirements baselines.
  • Participate in formal system design reviews.
  • Develop detailed designs from system requirements.
  • Transition designs into safe products through procurement and manufacture.
  • Conduct system integration of hardware, software and firmware.
  • Develop test plans, test procedures and test reports.
  • Conduct formal system qualification activities.
  • Develop product and design information.
  • Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Promulgate Ultra Maritime vision, strategies, goals and initiatives.
  • Uphold, safeguard and promote Ultra Maritime’s values.

Key Competency Requirements:

  • Understanding of the whole project lifecycle, from bids and proposals through to in service support to inform Systems Engineering projects.
  • Experience using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS), configuration management tools (e.g. Windchill) and enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. IFS).
  • Understanding of Ultra Maritime Australia’s Company Standard Procedures.
  • Understanding of the interface between Engineering and other areas of Ultra Maritime Australia.

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.

#MAR

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

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