Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Program Manager

• Lead with Purpose: Set direction for our Program Management function to drive results across complex, multi-disciplinary programs in the naval defense sector.
• Strategic Impact: Contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy through continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Customer Engagement: Serve as a peer-level liaison with senior defense stakeholders, building and strengthening key relationships.
• Operational Excellence: Identify and implement cross-functional process improvements that enhance program outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development for your direct reports.

Director, Program Management

• Lead EVMS reporting and compliance including baseline planning, variance analysis, and monthly performance assessments.
• Maintain and manage integrated program schedules (IMS) in alignment with contractual deliverables and milestones.
• Track and forecast cost, schedule, and technical performance across assigned projects.
• Prepare program status briefings and reports for internal stakeholders and government customers.
• Lead or coordinate development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including cost and schedule impact assessments.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and program reviews.
• Interface with Contracts, Finance, and Engineering to maintain alignment across functional plans.
• Support risk and opportunity management and corrective action implementation.
• Assist with program startup, closeout, and documentation processes.

Deputy Program Manager

Software Engineer

• Responsible for boat support during sonobuoy lot acceptance testing at US Navy test facility off the coast of San Diego.
• Test support includes product performance monitoring.
• Mechanical handling of test samples.
• Any troubleshooting (as required).
• Initial documentation for failure analysis.
• Support of hardware post-test will also be required.

Engineering Technician III

QA Engineer

• Completes quality audits and inspections as assigned.
• Performs the initial tear-down, internal inspection and observational analysis to compile data in order to identify root cause.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Manager

• Ensure and maintain effective commercial governance in accordance with policies, procedures and processes
• Support implementation of commercial objectives and their effective management and achievement
• Implementation of effective contract management during project lifecycles for the IPT, including customer liaison and customer relationship management on contractual matters
• Contribute to the commercial aspects of Bids, including the drafting of terms and conditions and clearance through the Bid review process
• Preparation, review and negotiation of agreements including, but not limited to NDAs/PIAs, MoUs, LTAs, Agency Agreements, PDS, Teaming Agreements, to protect Ultra’s commercial and financial interests.
• Ensure the effective flow of prime terms into contractual arrangements with suppliers
• Lead contract negotiations for non-strategic bids and subcontracts.
• Support strategic bids and contract negotiations
• Identification and mitigation of commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle from bid to closure
• Negotiation and management of any bank issued bonds and guarantees to mitigate risk and ensure timely return from issuing and counter guaranteeing banks
• Implementation of the appropriate commercial / contractual arrangements for the delivery of the IPT’s strategic projects and programmes, ensuring that such arrangements protect Ultra’s commercial and financial interests
• Propose and manage effective arrangements for non-strategic projects and programmes
• Maintaining the strategically important Contracts Register and delivery of commercial analysis and reports and briefs along with inputs to CSRs and participate in senior level discussions
• Support implementation and management of key business processes ensuring commercial integrity of activities through the bid review process ensuring that all business development opportunities and bids meet agreed commercial criteria including risk-reward balance
• Support other commercial team members in the further development of overall commercial awareness across the enterprise
• Work collaboratively with and support the IPT and other functions. Share ownership of problems and actively support resolution strategies, plans and actions
• Implement strategic decisions, in conjunction with Engineering, regarding the implementation of IP management policies.
• Ensure continued protection and management of IP and confidential information
• Support government contracting price investigations. Provide management level reports detailing outcomes and any action plans
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting achievement of functional OKRs
• Support development and maintenance of commercial and contracting, procedures and policies and templates and implement them in assigned areas to support improved business effectiveness. Keep up to date with and research new commercial developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the business

Contracts Manager

Full-stack Engineer

• Support industry-leading Command and Control (C2) product line
• Solve complex challenges in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Lead small to medium-sized software development projects
• Complete design, development, and deployment of software programs with minimal oversight
• Analyze and resolve issues identified during customer testing
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and design of complex systems
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Software Engineer – Level 4

Compliance

• Acts as the organizational Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the export of Military List (ML) technologies and dual-use goods
• Provides strategic guidance on classification, licensing, and compliance with international export control frameworks
• Brings detailed knowledge and proven experience of UK and US export control regulations and processes
• Demonstrates comprehensive expertise in F680 approval processes, Exhibition Clearance protocols, and Crown Exemption provisions
• Applies thorough understanding of ECJU International Trade formalities and processes
• Proven ability to design, implement, and oversee export control frameworks and compliance processes
• Experienced in interpreting complex technology requirements and advising engineering, project, and business development teams

International Trade Compliance Manager

Systems Engineer

• Performs a variety of design and development of integrated avionics and communications systems.
• Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems.
• Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.
• Must be able to defend work and design approach following a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Relies on applicable experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works to place planning and reflection cadences into use across multiple project teams with the goal of synchronizing team members and activities.
• Strives to increase the efficiency of development practices by guiding the flow, architecture, design quality, code quality, system quality, and release quality of deliverables.
• Familiar with a variety of the Systems Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineering candidates in Systems Engineering best practices.
• Develops/writes system test plans and procedures in accordance with industry standards (IEEE Standard for Software Test Documentation etc.).
• Simulates end-user operations and executes test procedures.
• Supports the generation of testable requirements and designs test bed architecture.
• Writes detailed test cases and articulates results in chosen software development lifecycle management tool (e.g., Digital.ai Agility, JIRA etc.)

Systems Engineer – Level 3

• Support industry-leading Command and Control (C2) product line
• Solve complex challenges in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Complete the design, development, and deployment of software programs
• Analyze and resolve issues identified during customer testing
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and design of complex systems
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

• Provide technical leadership and define, architect, design, develop, document and test embedded and/or application software as part of a software engineering team of 5-20 engineers
• Deliver multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m
• Line management of up to 5 software engineers
• Responsible for architecting, specifying requirements, designing, implementing and testing embedded and/or application software
• Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks
• Review and understand system design artefacts to enable the derivation of software requirements and architecture that meet the high-level system requirements
• Design, document, review and maintain the software design using modelling tools such as RSA and EA
• Estimate time and effort required for software activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates
• Contribute to the Software Community of Practice by proposing improvements

Principal Software Engineer

• Conduct field and laboratory tests on underwater acoustic equipment, including hydrophones, projectors, and sonar systems.
• Safely deploy, operate, and retrieve acoustic systems in test tanks and open-water environments.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Operate data acquisition systems to collect acoustic data.
• Process and analyze collected data to assess system performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Execute calibration procedures for acoustic sensors and related instrumentation to ensure accuracy.
• Document test procedures, results, and observations in clear and concise technical reports.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing technical support to acoustic engineers, oceanographers, and program managers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, particularly when operating equipment in potentially hazardous marine settings.

Underwater Acoustic Test Engineer

Engineer

• Leads small-to-medium sized engineering projects or manages technical work packages within cost and quality requirements as assigned and allocates or coordinates work with the project or work package
• Serves as a subject matter expert and influencer to make complex decisions based on advanced analytical expertise providing innovative solutions and supporting the decision-making process

Senior Project Engineer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead monthly forecasting reviews, including orders, sales, operating income, and cash flow performance
• Generate and present comprehensive financial reporting packages; advise program managers and technical leads on contract financial performance and variance analysis
• Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and cost reconciliations
• Develop and maintain detailed monthly forecasts for program revenue and costs
• Drive regular reviews of key financial metrics with program and finance teams to ensure accountability and transparency
• Implement, monitor, and analyze program budgets and schedules, identifying opportunities for process and cost improvements
• Consolidate and organize cost and schedule data for internal monthly program reviews and executive presentations
• Participate in internal and external financial/schedule meetings, providing clear and concise updates on program performance
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to enhance collaboration, information sharing, and problem-solving.

Manager, FP&A

• Provide technical leadership and define, architect, design, develop, document and test embedded and/or application software as part of a software engineering team of 5-20 engineers, within the Cyber UK Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m.
• Architect, specify requirements, design, implement and test embedded and/or application software in accordance with the project software development process to ensure high quality and timely software deliverables.
• Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks
• Review and understand system design artefacts to enable the derivation of software requirements and architecture that meet the high-level system requirements.
• Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards.
• Contribute to the Software Community of Practice by proposing improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make the software development more efficient and effective.
• Estimate time and effort required for software activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence.

• Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of company's contractual posture
• Advises leadership of contractual rights and obligations
• Prepare, review, and edit contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Lead the negotiation and execution of contract amendments or extensions when necessary
• Lead and manage contract life cycle, including kick-off and close activities
• Monitor and enforce contract compliance throughout the contract's lifecycle
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract repository
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, clients, and other stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations that may impact contracts

Commercial Manager

Mechanical Engineer

• Prepare technical documents and design and develop product data to their functional domain level with no supervision
• Technically lead the design intent, delivering design solutions to meet project schedule & budget requirements
• Apply and scrutinise requirements of a project with no supervision and capture/derive new requirements related to own domain
• Technically interface with operations and supply chain ensuring the design intent is met and requirements achieved; apply and develop DFM/DFT practices
• Lead preparation and/or review of engineering estimates & bids, identifying risks and dependencies
• Present ideas and proposals internally and at external design reviews
• Liaise with support functions (Commercial, Finance, Supply chain) and uphold company security, commercial licensing for export and ITAR requirements
• Lead failure investigations, recommend solutions, and report findings to management and customers
• Lead resolution of technical challenges and large/complex technical work packages, guiding other engineers to meet schedule, budget and quality
• Author complex assemblies, drawings & models, apply linear and geometric tolerances and uphold company drawing and modelling standards
• Influence PCB layouts for mechanical survival during test and support electronics and systems activities
• Perform FEA analysis and reporting; apply basic CFD understanding where required
• Coach and train more junior staff and author updates to the Draughting Standard Manual
• Manage technical risk, communicate succinctly on technical issues, and proactively manage own work and the work of others

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Recruitment

• Lead and execute recruitment for U.S. operations as a Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition
• Manage full lifecycle recruitment from intake to onboarding across multiple functions and U.S. sites
• Partner with hiring managers to obtain role briefings, align on strategy, and agree on timelines
• Identify areas for improvement in recruiting processes and recommend best practices
• Develop and maintain diverse candidate pipelines for critical roles through sourcing strategies, networking, referrals, cold calls, and industry/community events
• Leverage applicant tracking systems (preferably Workday) and recruiting tools to manage pipelines, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate reporting
• Manage vendor relationships and act as primary point of contact for staffing agencies
• Meet weekly, monthly, and quarterly recruitment goals as set by leadership
• Represent the company at career fairs and other events to promote brand awareness and attract top talent
• Serve as a backup HR Manager, providing onsite support for employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and other people-related needs
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent strategies across U.S. operations
• Oversee a full-time or contingent recruiter while carrying a personal requisition load
• Travel as needed to other U.S. sites to support recruiting and HR needs

Director, Program Management

Deputy Program Manager

Engineering Technician III

Quality Assurance Engineer

Contracts Manager

Software Engineer – Level 4

International Trade Compliance Manager

Systems Engineer – Level 3

Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Underwater Acoustic Test Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Manager, FP&A

Principal Software Engineer

Commercial Manager

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition