Principal Electronic and Electrical Engineer

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 9-day fortnight

Hybrid working options

Early finish on Fridays

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

Private healthcare

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Principal Electronic & Electrical Engineer to lead delivery of high-integrity electronic systems in a safety-critical defence environment. You will drive architecture, schematics, PCB layout, prototyping, and qualification, ensuring compliance with stringent standards.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews and mentoring engineers, while collaborating with systems, mechanical and production teams to optimise delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering high-integrity electronic/electrical systems in defence/aerospace environments.
• Strong background in high-reliability design and signal conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-integrity electronic/electrical systems (digital, analogue, mixed-signal, power).
• Support system architecture definition, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping and qualification.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, EMC/EMI, safety and performance requirements.
• Lead design reviews (PDR/CDR) and promote design for manufacture, test, reliability and support.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical and production teams to optimise delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers; manage technical risks and governance.

Skills

High-reliability design

Electronic & electrical systems

Schematic capture

PCB layout

FPGA/microprocessor systems

Design reviews

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Job description

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Ultra Maritime operates at the forefront of maritime defence innovation, delivering advanced technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and support global naval operations. Our solutions span surface, sub-surface, and unmanned platforms, providing mission-critical capability across allied fleets. As the battlespace evolves, we continue to push the boundaries of engineering excellence across electronics, electrical systems, and high-integrity defence technologies. Join us and take a leading role in shaping the future of naval systems.

Flexible Working

We support high performance through flexibility. With hybrid working options, flexible start and finish times, and an optional 9-day fortnight at sites including Greenford and Weymouth, you will have the autonomy to balance delivery with personal commitments. Additional benefits include early Friday finishes and Time Off in Lieu.

Principal Electronic & Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

As a Principal Electronic & Electrical Engineer, you will lead technical delivery, develop engineering capability, and ensure excellence across the discipline within a complex, safety-critical environment.

Design and Technical Delivery (40%)

• Lead the design and development of high-integrity electronic and electrical systems, including digital, analogue, mixed signal, and power electronics
• Support system architecture definition and detailed design activities, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and qualification
• Ensure compliance with environmental, EMC/EMI, safety, and performance requirements
• Lead and contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR), ensuring robust technical assurance
• Promote Design for Manufacture, Test, Reliability, and Support across all engineering activities
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, and production teams to optimise integration and delivery

Leadership and Capability Development (60%)

• Provide technical leadership across the Electronic and Electrical discipline
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, supporting professional growth and capability uplift
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, tools, and governance
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and long-term capability planning
• Work cross-functionally with Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Programme teams to ensure aligned delivery
• Contribute to bids, proposals, and customer-facing technical discussions
• Provide oversight across project lifecycles, managing technical risk, dependencies, and priorities
• Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls, and regulatory requirements

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience delivering complex electronic and electrical systems within defence, aerospace, or similar regulated environments
• Strong background in high-reliability design, including multi-layer PCB design, FPGA/microprocessor systems, power electronics, and signal conditioning
• Proven experience leading design reviews and ensuring technical assurance
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, both internally and customer-facing
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

Desired:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), or working towards
• Experience across full product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support
• Strong understanding of verification, validation, and qualification processes
• Experience contributing to engineering governance and continuous improvement initiatives

What We Offer

• Optional 9-day fortnight
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Early finish on Fridays
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover
• Discounts platform across 200 retailers
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Pension scheme starting at 5% employer contribution

Locations

• Greenford, Greater London
• Weymouth, Dorset

Security & Eligibility

Due to the nature of our programmes, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks will apply as a minimum, with further vetting required for certain programmes.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively support equality, inclusion, and professional development.