Electrical Engineer Senior I

Ultra•Columbia City, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide. Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Position Summary Ultra Maritime’s Electrical Engineering team supports development and production of cutting-edge Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) technology such as state-of-the-art sonobuoy products and advanced ASW receiver systems, including sonobuoy receivers, RF front-end modules, and digital signal processing electronics for the U.S. Navy and other navies around the world. You’ll support the requirements generation, design, testing, transition to production, documentation, and release of electrical circuit card assemblies within the Electrical Engineering team.

Requirements

Minimum BS Electrical Engineering and minimum 4 additional years design experience with a focus on hardware development and implementation.
Strong knowledge of analog circuit design, digital circuit design, power electronics, RF, and/or signal processing.
Experience with CAD software (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence, OrCAD, Multisim, and/or LTspice) for schematic capture.
Experience with circuit board layout techniques and ability to provide layout requirements to ECAD support group.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are only granted to U.S. citizens.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS office
Candidate must be capable of occasional lifting of 40 pounds, waist high, with no assistance.
Normal finger dexterity, and normal color vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SPICE, PSpice, LTspice, Simulink, LabVIEW).
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) components and RF design
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment during all phases of development
Programming skills in MATLAB, Java, and C languages
Experience with industry communication protocols
Demonstrated team player with successful communication and negotiation skills to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various levels within an organization.
Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

Design and development of digital, analog, and/or RF circuits for cutting-edge Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) technology
Conduct studies, risk assessments, and design reviews to ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
Use CAD software and other design tools to create schematics and wiring diagrams.
Perform simulation, analysis, and testing to validate and optimize electrical designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Use word processing, presentation, and other software to create design documentation and lead design reviews.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team to integrate electrical hardware systems with overall sonobuoy architecture.
Support transition to production activities for programs completing the development phase
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and development.
Must be able and willing to travel (10% of the time) to various UM and government test sites and supplier locations.