Head of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance

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. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.

Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively 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, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. 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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
As the Head of Electronic and Electrical engineering you will be a pivotal leader within Ultra Maritime UK, driving both the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Electronic and Electrical engineering function. Your leadership will shape the team’s technical innovation, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensure delivery of world-class engineering solutions.
Core Leadership Responsibilities:
•    Inspire, Lead, and Develop engineering Talent: Provide functional management of the Electronic and Electrical engineering team, including career development planning, performance management, and annual appraisals. Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that prioritizes professional growth, technical excellence, and employee well-being.
•    Strategic Resource Management: Lead recruitment efforts and proactively manage team capacity to meet project demands and future growth. Ensure all projects are staffed with Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) while optimising team utilization in line with budget targets.
•    Drive Technical Excellence and Governance: Own and continuously improve business processes related to Electronic and Electrical engineering. Ensure robust governance across projects, champion best practices, and lead by example in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
•    Collaborative Leadership: Coordinate closely with other Heads/Directors of Functions to ensure cross-disciplinary alignment, resource sharing, and the successful delivery of complex projects. Act as a key liaison with supporting departments to secure and maintain the infrastructure needed for cutting-edge development.
•    Project and Bid Leadership: Play a strategic role in bids and proposals by shaping technical programs, providing expertise in estimating, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Actively contribute to project execution, prioritising effort to technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic oversight.
•    Innovate and Shape Future Capabilities: Champion the development of underrepresented skills within the team, such as Electrical architecture and product security measures. Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory standards, integrating them into team practices and product development.
•    Lead Cross-Functional Initiatives: Support the business in achieving export permissions and navigating emerging cybersecurity standards. Represent Ultra Maritime UK in workshops with regulatory authorities and external partners to ensure compliance and future readiness.
•    Champion Design for Excellence: Ensure all engineering outputs consider supportability, manufacturability, and lifecycle costs. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing engineering and production teams to achieve cost targets and operational efficiency.
Qualifications / Skills Required
The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in Defence Electronic and Electrical engineering. They will possess a blend of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and inspirational leadership, capable of guiding teams through complex challenges while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Key Qualifications & Leadership Attributes:
•    Transformational Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and lead diverse, high-performing teams. Demonstrates emotional intelligence, fosters psychological safety, and builds an environment where innovation thrives.
•    Technical Authority: In-depth knowledge of Electronic and Electrical engineering practices, with hands-on experience in tools and technologies relevant to Sonar and naval systems. Adept at guiding technical teams while maintaining strategic oversight.
•    Strategic Visionary: Strong strategic thinker with a track record of aligning engineering capabilities with business growth objectives. Capable of influencing senior stakeholders and shaping long-term technical roadmaps.
•    Customer-Centric: Adept at representing customer interests within the business, ensuring products meet security, reliability, and supportability requirements. Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
•    Innovative Mindset: Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Encourages creative problem-solving and is open to new ideas that enhance product development and project delivery.
•    Governance and Operational Excellence: Organised and authoritative, with a focus on governance, process improvement, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
•    Resilient and Adaptive: Comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining focus on strategic objectives. Efficient, productive, and able to navigate complex challenges with minimal supervision.
•    People-Centric Leadership: Compassionate yet pragmatic, with a deep understanding of the importance of employee engagement and retention. Builds trust and respect, ensuring that team members feel valued and motivated to contribute their best.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 9+ years of experience within a relevant complex engineering environment and 1+ years leadership experience.

May be required to maintain security clearance.

Benefits on offer:

• Optional 9 day fortnight
• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working for certain job roles.
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover
• Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

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.

Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance

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.

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