Senior/Principal Project Engineer

ultra; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to own assigned projects, lead technical planning, and mentor engineers while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

You will drive planning, execution, and risk management for high‑stakes defence programs involving naval systems and sonar technologies.

Qualifications

• 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 EVMS, CAM, and Microsoft Project desired.
• Ability to make informed decisions on scope, schedule, cost management, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage engineering work packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams.
• Oversee all engineering work packages, ensuring timely delivery and quality of outputs.
• Accountable for engineering team performance in meeting schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with Program Manager, System Design Authority, and Subsystem Leads to resolve 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 for needed skills and capacity.
• Lead a team of up to 15 engineering resources.
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Provide timely reporting to leadership and customers.
• Lead internal/external design reviews and support program reviews.
• Contribute to internal R&D and process improvement initiatives.

Education

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

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.

Job Description

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.

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 definitionsAct 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

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