Senior/Principal Project Engineer

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Critical illness insurance

EFAP

Student bursaries

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, Canada seeks a Senior Project Engineer to own and deliver engineering commitments for major naval programs. You will lead technical planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to achieve successful outcomes.

You will mentor engineers, manage an interdisciplinary team, and coordinate with program management, systems design, and supply chain to resolve issues and drive schedule adherence. Diplomas and clearances are essential for this defence-focused role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience with 7+ years in technical leadership.
• Proven ability to lead large interdisciplinary teams delivering complex systems.
• Experience in defence industry project lifecycles and sonar technologies.
• Eligible for NATO clearance and Canadian Controlled Goods assessment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage engineering work packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams.
• Oversee engineering outputs to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with program management and operations.
• Define integration, verification, and validation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and design standards.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Sonar technologies

Stakeholder management

Project lifecycle experience

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Acoustic Engineering, or related field

Tools

EVMS

CAM

Microsoft Project

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!

Purpose of the Role

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will be the technical owner of assigned projects, responsible for delivering engineering commitments to the customer. You will lead technical planning, execution, and risk management, while mentoring engineers and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage engineering work packages / control accounts across the full project lifecycle
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams
• Oversee all project engineering work packages, leading the team and work package owners to ensure timely delivery and quality of engineering outputs
• Accountable for engineering team performance in meeting schedules and achieving key milestones within the defined scope
• Works closely with Program Manager, System Design Authority, and Subsystem Leads to resolve technical, program, and resource issues
• Drive resolution of technical challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and design standards
• Define and manage integration, verification, and validation strategies
• Build and maintain engineering staffing plans to ensure appropriate skills and capacity
• Oversee a team of up to 15 engineering resources
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, schedules, and procedures
• Monitor performance and take proactive action to resolve issues
• Manage technical documentation including compliance matrices and requirement definitions
• Act as the primary engineering liaison between technical teams, program management, operations, and supply chain
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to leadership and customers
• Lead internal and external design reviews and support programmatic reviews
• Contribute to internal R&D and process improvement initiatives
• Implement lessons learned and best practices across the engineering team

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Acoustic Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of engineering experience, with 7+ years in technical leadership roles
• Proven experience leading large interdisciplinary teams and delivering complex systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and sonar technologies
• Experience across the full project lifecycle in the defence industry
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM), and Microsoft Project desired
• Ability to make informed decisions on scope, schedule, cost management, quality, and efficiency
• Skilled in motivating teams, managing stakeholders, and influencing outcomes without relying on authority
• Professional Engineer (PEng) preferred
• Capable of acquiring a NATO security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Proactive, collaborative team player with strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Stable under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrates initiative and drives results through influence and strategic thinking

Travel

This role is primarily based at Ultra Maritime’s Dartmouth site, with occasional travel within Canada/USA and Europe.

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