Manager, Electrical Engineering

Ultra Electronics Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead and develop engineering teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and managing complex projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, strong leadership skills, and at least 9 years of experience in a relevant engineering environment. This role also includes driving digital transformation initiatives and collaborating with various departments for continuous improvement. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee education assistance

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a relevant complex engineering environment.
• 1+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience leading medium-size Electrical/Electronics Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Electrical/Electronics Engineers.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and R&D.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Digital transformation

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

DOORS

UML tools

Job description

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 revolutionising 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!

Manager Electrical Engineering – Ultra Maritime Canada

Here you will manage and develop Electrical/Electronics Engineers to ensure that the business has the adequate skills, processes, and headcount to deliver its strategic objectives.

The Manager Electrical Engineering is responsible for managing the Electrical/Electronics Engineering function for our Ultra Maritime Canada business, and to ensure that the Engineering Function has the capability and capacity to meet the current and future demand of the business.

The Electrical/Electronics Engineering Function is also responsible for ‘How’ Electrical/Electronics Engineering is performed. He /She is accountable for resource management, technical excellence, functional quality, and capability development. In close collaboration with Project Managers, Chief Engineers, Design Assurance, and R&D, the manager ensures on‑time delivery of high‑quality engineering deliverables, drives digitalisation, supports innovation, and addresses critical issues impacting system performance or business continuity.

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.

Scope

Leadership and management of the Electrical/Electronics Engineers at Ultra Maritime Canada. Transverse relationship with personnel based in other Ultra Maritime Line of Business in the US and UK to ensure synergy of functional processes.

Functional Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, designers, technicians, and technologists within the assigned discipline.
• Allocate resources to multiple concurrent projects, ensuring the right skill sets are available when needed.
• Maintain staffing balance to support project priorities while developing core functional discipline technical capabilities.
• Ensure all staff are fully trained on UM processes and tools.
• In collaboration with Project Manager, Project Engineering Lead, monitor the technical quality and on‑time delivery of all engineering work produced by the function.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, mentorship, and career growth of team members.
• Ensure functional department utilisation meets or exceeds utilisation targets.
• Foster a high‑performance culture that values collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for the function, including defect rates, schedule adherence, design quality, and team utilisation. Report performance trends to leadership and project stakeholders.

Technical Oversight & Project Contribution

• Review and approve key outputs such as models, system architectures, schematics, and documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Dedicate approximately 20% of time to direct project contribution, especially on high‑priority technical tasks, design reviews, integration activities, and technical risk resolution.
• Actively participate in system and peer reviews to guide technical decisions and ensure design robustness.
• Review and authorise cost/effort estimates in support of bids & proposals, project planning, and engineering change order development.

Quality Improvement & Assurance

• Track function specific process maturity and gaps, implement new processes and procedures to fill gaps and ensure consistent delivery of outputs.
• Contribute to cross‑functional processes and procedures.
• Launch and manage improvement initiatives focused on increasing the quality, consistency, and robustness of engineering outputs (e.g., standardising drawings, checklists, and workflows).
• Collaborate closely with the Design Assurance and Quality team to align processes, mitigate recurring issues, and meet compliance requirements.
• Promote best practices in engineering execution, including effective documentation, peer reviews, and validation protocols.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Act as the functional lead for critical issue resolution, especially in cases involving their engineering domain.
• Work in close coordination with the Chief Engineer to investigate, analyse, and resolve complex failures or systemic challenges.
• Facilitate and lead root cause analyses (RCAs), support post‑incident corrective actions, and embed lessons learned into future designs and processes.

Digitalisation & Innovation

• Drive digital transformation within the department in collaboration with the Chief Engineer and R&D, including implementation of model‑based engineering, automation tools, simulation frameworks, and digital transformation strategies.
• Evaluate and introduce technologies that reduce development cycle time, improve design quality, or enhance cross‑functional integration.
• Encourage bottom‑up innovation and experimentation to solve technical or operational challenges.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Actively collaborate with Project Managers to align task ownership, schedules, and resourcing in a matrixed environment.
• Support Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability, parts availability, obsolescence management, and in‑on‑going technical supplier discussions.
• Support Operations by resolving build issues, improving engineering documentation, and addressing non‑conformances.
• Contribute to lifecycle cost reduction initiatives through technical input and design changes.

Function‑Specific Focus Areas

• Establish & maintain an ECAD database & toolset across the Canadian Line of Business.
• Ensure all analysis tools and models are properly documented and verified/validated. Improve test and validation coverage across hardware components.
• Ensure all Electrical Engineering design work adheres to company processes and policies.
• Assist as necessary with design of analog/digital circuits, PCB layout, testing & evaluation of CCAs.

Role Requirements

• Experience of leading multiple medium‑size Electrical/Electronics Engineering teams.
• Detailed knowledge of Electrical/Electronics Engineering aspects preferably in the defence sector.
• Experience in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and senior management.
• Experience across the whole project lifecycle, from bids and proposals through to in‑service support.
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects.

Qualifications/Skills

• Degree level (or equivalent experience) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Breadth of exposure to the following types of electronics skills and tools:

Analog and digital design.

Experience with DSP applications.

PCB layout and proficiency in ECAD tools.

FPGA design using VHDL.

• Use of standard office tools and experience of engineering tools such as DOORS, UML tools, ERP, ECAD, and Configuration Management tools.

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.

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.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager‑employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].

Company: Ultra Maritime