Electrical Engineering Technician III

Ultra Electronics Group•Columbia City, IN

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 The Electrical Engineering Technician group at Ultra supports the hardware development lifecycle and production of state-of-the-art sonobuoy products for the U.S. Navy and other navies around the world. This includes requirements analysis, design, implementation, developmental testing, support of final customer verification and validation, and production.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or a related technical degree.
Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
U.S. Citizenship required and must be able to obtain a DoD clearance.
6+ years proficiency in the use of digital test meters, oscilloscopes, analog/digital test equipment, product firmware/software installation, cable construction.
6+ years proficiency in troubleshooting electronics and electro-mechanical systems down to the component level.
Experience in PCB rework.
Excellent soldering skills
Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6+ years of related experience.
Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or defense electronics.
Familiarity with MIL-STD electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, or ruggedized systems.
Knowledge of cable harnessing, and prototype fabrication.
Experience with test instrumentation including RF, automation or data acquisition systems.
J-STD-001 certification
IPC-A-620 certification

Responsibilities

Assist engineers in building, assembling, wiring, and testing electronic systems, modules, and prototypes for maritime defense applications.
Perform electrical testing, data collection, instrumentation setup, and troubleshooting of circuits and components.
Conduct verification, validation, and functional checks according to test plans and engineering procedures.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.
Document results, test setups, and system configurations using Ultra’s engineering and quality systems.
Maintain equipment, organize lab workspaces, and enforce safety and configuration control practices.
Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to support project goals.
Participate in occasional travel (up to 15%) for field testing, training, and customer support.