Development Engineer

Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world's most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries-driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare-safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

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.

Position Summary

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• • Create, review, and update detailed work instructions to support new product introductions, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Translate engineering designs, specifications, and process requirements into clear, step-by-step instructions

  • Develop and maintain manufacturing flow charts, manufacturing BOM's, routings and MRP related activities.

  • Define and implement manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment, and Lean Manufacturing

  • Production support for Engineering development, design for manufacturing, and transition to manufacturing.

  • Assisting in bids, improving and developing new products.

  • Employ strong analytical skills; especially driving to root cause when completing failure analysis, determining best practice methodologies for manufacturing, and determining key process failure modes

Required Skills:

• • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent studies and 4+ years of experience

  • Work instruction authoring and technical documentation

  • Process development and manufacturing support

  • Must have strong computer skills and be especially proficient in MS Office

  • Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Desired Skills:

• • Strong skills in design analysis and design for manufacturing

  • Must be a team player with good communication skills

  • Proficient at dimensional and tolerance analysis from part level through system level

  • Must be willing to travel to various test sites and supplier locations.

  • Experience with electronic components, printed circuit boards and circuit card assemblies

  • Significant experience and familiarity with manufacturing best practices (lean concepts, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, constraint analysis, etc.) and their application

  • Working knowledge and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data-driven analytics

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What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!

• Work/life balance that includes up to 3 weeks PTO for first year

• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays

• 401k Plan with Company Match

• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

• Wellness Program and incentives

• Company HSA contributions

• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire

• Eligibility in 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

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Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

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.

Company: Ultra Maritime

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