Senior Principal Electronic/Electrical Engineer

Ultra; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Senior Principal Electronic/Electrical Engineer to lead design initiatives across naval and sonar applications. This role requires extensive experience in delivering complex electronic solutions, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative engineering practices and promote a culture of inclusivity. Relocation support is available for high-level talent.

Benefits

Relocation support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-layer board designs.
• Experience with EMC and safety regulatory compliance.
• Experience as a technical lead and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition and development of safety-critical designs.
• Provide high-level design direction and ensure compliance.
• Guide technical contributions to bids and projects.

Skills

Hands-on design

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation-focused

Operational excellence

Resilience

Education

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design software

EMC compliance tools

Job description

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Client:

Ultra

Location:

Greenford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Description

As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will be a technical authority and play a critical leadership role within Ultra Maritime UK, shaping the design solutions, technical direction and execution of Electronic and Electrical engineering initiatives. You will foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, champion innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of industry-leading solutions.

Design and Technical Responsibilities:

Set the Standard for Advanced Design: Lead the definition, development, and implementation of high-integrity, safety-critical Electronic and Electrical architectures, with a focus on modularity, scalability, and robustness in naval and sonar applications.

Architectural Authority: Provide high-level design direction, from concept development and detailed schematic capture through to PCB layout, integration, and qualification. Ensure solutions meet stringent performance, environmental, and EMC/EMI requirements.

Design Reviews and Governance: Chair major design reviews (PDRs, CDRs, etc.) with rigour, ensuring all engineering artefacts meet ultra-high technical standards and compliance requirements.

Champion Design for Excellence: Ensure engineering deliverables consider all aspects of the product lifecycle, including supportability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to optimise outcomes.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead and Support Talent Development : Provide technical guidance and career development support to the Electronic and Electrical engineer s . Cultivate an inclusive, high-performance environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.

Strategic Resource Planning: Contribute to recruitment and workforce planning. Support the assessment and development of team capabilities to ensure alignment with current and future project needs.

Advance Technical Excellence and Governance : Continuously improve engineering processes and practices. Promote strong governance and high standards in project execution.

Collaborative Influence: Work closely with other Senior Princip al and Chief Engineers, domain leads, and cross-functional teams to align resources and deliver integrated project outcomes. Partner with support departments to maintain a cutting-edge development infrastructure.

Project and Proposal Support: Guide technical contributions to bids and projects, ensuring they align with business goals. Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Drive Capability Development: Promote skill development in underrepresented or emerging areas within the team. Stay informed of industry trends and evolving standards, integrating them into team practices.

Support Cross-Functional Initiatives: Contribute to initiatives related to export control, regulatory compliance, and industry engagement. Represent Ultra Maritime UK in regulatory and partner discussions.

Qualifications / Skills Required

We are looking for a n experienced lead Electronic / Electrical design engineer who is skilled at hands on design as well as leading projects and teams , ideally with in in Defence equipment.

Design Experience : Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-layer board designs incorporating power management , digital and analogue circuit design for demanding environments. Experience with EMC and safet y regulatory compliance.

Leadership: Builds trust and fosters inclusive, experience working as technical lead and mentor.

Strategic Thinking: Experience aligning engineering strategy with business goals. Able to influence key stakeholders and contribute to long-term planning.

Stakeholder Engagement : Strong interpersonal skills. Confident in representing internal and external stakeholder interests, especially in customer-focused environments.

Innovation-Focused: Advocates for continuous improvement and encourages creativity across teams.

Operational and Governance Excellence: Organised and quality focused. Ensures robust processes and timely delivery across multiple priorities.

Resilience and Adaptability: Able to work effectively in dynamic environments. Manages priorities while maintaining focus on business outcomes.

All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.

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Relocation Support

Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

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.

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.