Senior Electrical Engineer II

Ultra Electronics Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Maritime Canada is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II to join a multi-disciplinary team developing advanced electronics for naval platforms. You will lead electrical subsystem design, coordinate engineers and collaborators, and produce design documentation to meet project requirements.

The role requires a strong background in defense electronics, the ability to obtain NATO security clearance, and willingness to travel within Canada, the US, and overseas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in defense or complex electronics.
• Ability to obtain NATO clearance and work with Canadian/US export controls.
• Willingness to travel within Canada, US and overseas.
• Experience with underwater acoustics and military electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for electrical subsystems and coordinate other electrical engineers.
• Prepare and review design documentation (schematics, layouts, data sheets).
• Prepare cost estimates and report on estimates with team.
• Interface with customers and act as technical lead in reviews.
• Prioritize tasks and manage work packages in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Embedded Systems

RF Design

DSP experience

Underwater acoustics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence

OrCAD

PSpice

STM32

TrueSTUDIO

CodeBench

VHDL

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 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!

Designs, develops, and tests electrical and/or electronic equipment, components, circuits, or systems. Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs. Is able to work is independently, as well as lead small-to-medium sized engineering projects and manage technical work packages.

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.

Job Description Senior Electrical Engineer II - Ultra Maritime Canada

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

The Senior Electrical Engineer II will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary project team developing new and innovative electronics solutions to meet customer needs. The Senior Electrical Engineer II will work in a number of specialist areas including low noise preamps, high speed digital telemetry, Digital Signal Processing, and RF design. Lead design efforts for electrical design of various sub‑systems, coordinating other electrical engineers and collaborating with cross‑discipline teams. Design, implement, maintain configuration management and test maintainable hardware and firmware systems in accordance with the company’s procedure and project specific requirements. Preparing or reviewing design documentation for electrical systems (design requirements, schematics, board layouts, technical specifications, and data sheets). Preparing cost estimates or cooperating appropriately with others responsible for reporting the estimate. Apply independent diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Act as a technical interface with customers. Provide coaching and guidance to other engineers, technologists or technicians. Participate in and chair technical reviews. Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline‑oriented environment. Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles.
• Candidate must be capable of acquiring a NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with underwater acoustics and military type electronics.
• Experience with the underwater warfare domain.
• Project management or technical leadership.
• Low‑noise analog, power amplifier, and digital design.
• Embedded microcontroller design (STM32 microcontrollers or DSP based systems).
• Familiarity with peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS485, etc.
• Experience with Cadence design tools, including OrCAD Capture, PCB Designer and PSpice.
• Familiarity with electronic lab equipment, such a oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Network communication - Fiber Optic Ethernet ATM SONET.
• Experience with embedded development tools such as Sourcery CodeBench and Atollic TrueSTUDIO.
• A team‑oriented individual that works collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude, with capability to mentor others.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and attentive to details.
• Experience with DSP applications.
• Competent Assembly and C language programming for embedded systems.
• FPGA design using VHDL.
• Master’s degree is an asset, especially in electrical, electronic or underwater acoustics.
• Willingness to travel within Canada, US and Overseas.
• Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 7+ years of experience within a relevant complex engineering environment.
• 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]

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