Power Systems Application Engineering Manager - Hardware/Software

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

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We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Applications Engineering Manager to lead our Application Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing engineering teams, with proven expertise in product design and delivery, and will guide the team through a transition to a configure-to-order model. This role requires a leader who understands engineering processes and governance, and who can drive team development and effective customer engagement. Power electronics experience is beneficial but not essential, with a primary focus on product design and delivery.

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape and define the team, providing technical leadership and managing the delivery of multiple projects. Focused on designing cutting-edge products for Marine and Defence applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and coordinate an engineering team, ensuring effective use of expertise and fostering team development.

• Provide strategic direction, guiding the team through a shift to a configure-to-order business model.

• Promote collaboration within the team, focusing on delivering high-quality products on schedule and within budget.

• Build and nurture the team's capabilities, supporting professional growth and creating a cohesive working environment.

Product Design & Delivery

• Oversee the design and execution of products, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and successful delivery of projects.

• Ensure that product development processes are optimized and efficient, from initial concept to final execution, maintaining high standards of quality.

• Promote modular design approaches to support customization in line with the configure-to-order model.

Engineering Process & Governance

• Implement strong engineering processes that align with governance standards and industry best practices.

• Drive continuous improvements in engineering workflows, ensuring consistent, efficient delivery across the product range.

• Utilize a sustainable "reduce, reuse, recycle" approach in product development, ensuring cost efficiency and standardization.

Customer Engagement & Bid Management

• Act as the technical lead for customer interactions, ensuring clear communication of solutions that meet customer requirements.

• Coordinate bid activities with sales and product management, ensuring accurate technical inputs and alignment with customer needs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring smooth project execution and alignment throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications/Skills Required

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams, with a focus on product design and delivery.

• A strong track record of applying engineering processes and governance to product development cycles.

• Experience leading teams through complex product delivery challenges, balancing multiple priorities, and ensuring timely project completion.

• Familiarity with power electronics is beneficial, but expertise in product design and delivery is essential.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a high-performing engineering team.

• Strong understanding of engineering processes, product design, and governance, with a focus on delivering results.

• Excellent project management skills, with experience coordinating multiple projects and customer engagements.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong customer relationships and managing technical discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a team through a transition to a configure-to-order model or similar business transformation.

• Knowledge of power electronics and systems integration is beneficial but not essential.

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If you are ready to elevate your career and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's shape the future together!

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.

Company: Ultra Maritime