Embedded Software Engineer II

Ultra Electronics Group; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Educational assistance program

Wellness program and incentives

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

PTO up to 140 hours first year

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer to lead and support both new development and legacy products for naval applications. You will provide embedded software development support for current audio products, define requirements, design software, write code, test, and document all efforts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering/computer science and 3+ years in software/embedded development, with the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of software and embedded development experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and work on defense programs.
• Strong hardware/software troubleshooting skills and self-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded software development support for audio products.
• Support new development and maintenance of legacy code.
• Define requirements, design software, write code, test, and document efforts.
• Collaborate with Program Management, project teams, and customer representatives.
• Participate in bi-weekly software meetings and occasional off-site facility testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

Troubleshooting skills

Self-management

Security clearance eligibility

Education

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

Tools

C development

Embedded Linux

DSP concepts

Test equipment

IP networking

Job description

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Position Summary

Join a team that develops and manufactures next‑generation technologies to detect stealthy adversaries and improve naval operations. As a Software Engineer at Ultra Maritime, you will lead and support both new development and legacy products.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded software development support to current and existing audio products.
• Support new development and maintenance of legacy code.
• Define requirements, design software, write code, test new and legacy code, and document all efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Program Management, project team members, and customer representatives.
• Participate in bi‑weekly software meetings.
• Occasionally travel to off‑site government and non‑government test facilities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software and embedded software development for complex organizations.
• Excellent hardware/software troubleshooting skills.
• High level of initiative with the ability to self‑manage.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Desired Skills

• C development experience.
• Embedded Linux experience.
• Experience with digital signal processing concepts (A/D, D/A, filters).
• Experience with basic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• IP networking experience.

Benefits

• Climate controlled, well‑lit and clean work environment.
• Work/life balance with up to 140 hours PTO for the first year.
• 8 paid holidays, with 3 floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational assistance program (tuition reimbursement).
• Wellness program and incentives.
• Company HSA contributions.
• Insurance benefits starting the 1st of the month following hire.
• Eligibility for company performance‑based bonuses annually.
• Additional employee discounts and perks.
• Company‑paid benefits: $75 monthly student loan repayment program.
• Basic life insurance.
• Basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary employee‑paid benefits: medical and prescription insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance plans.
• Supplemental AD&D insurance for employee and family.
• Accident plan.
• Critical illness plan.
• Hospital indemnity plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security. We operate a drug‑free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre‑employment background checks and substance‑abuse screening based on role requirements.