Senior Electronics Engineer – Defence & Maritime Systems

Ultra Electronics Group; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Annual bonus

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Flexible start/finish times

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the development of high‑integrity electronic systems for defence and aerospace applications. You will collaborate with engineering leadership and project teams to deliver reliable, mission‑critical electronics across digital, analogue and power domains.

The role emphasizes design reviews, governance, and cross‑functional teamwork, with opportunities to mentor engineers and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic, hybrid

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred or achievable.
• Experience delivering complex electronic solutions for defence/aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronic design across digital, analogue and power electronics.
• Contribute to PDR/CDR reviews ensuring compliance with harsh environments.
• Mentor engineers and drive design for cost, test and manufacturability.

Skills

Advanced PCB design

FPGA / microprocessor systems

Power electronics

Signal conditioning

Education

Masters / BEng in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

Job description

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the development of high‑integrity electronic systems for defence and aerospace applications. You will collaborate with engineering leadership and project teams to deliver reliable, mission‑critical electronics across digital, analogue and power domains.

The role emphasizes design reviews, governance, and cross‑functional teamwork, with opportunities to mentor engineers and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic, hybrid