Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

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!

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible.

We offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times.

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.

The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver
software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components.
The role holder manages professionals in a defined area of Ultra. Develops plans for their team to ensure optimum use of time and resources. Ensures team performance is aligned and contributes to the overall plans of their area.

Primary Responsibility

The Firmware Engineering Manager is a functional leadership role responsible for managing people and their careers within Firmware Engineering for Ultra Maritime Australia.

Firmware Engineering Managers will complete Firmware Engineering tasks, including Project Leadership and Technical Execution, for the remainder of their time deployed on projects for Ultra Maritime Australia.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To provide Firmware Engineering functional leadership.
• To ensure appropriate Firmware Engineering personnel are available to work on customer funded projects, on internally funded projects such as Internal Research & Development (IRAD) and Bids & Proposals (B&P) initiatives, on overhead funded change initiatives and other emerging needs, plus other planned activities as necessary, balancing Firmware Engineering priority of different requests.
• Talent management and development of Firmware Engineering personnel including hiring, retention, performance feedback, mentoring, talent management, career and development planning.
• Identify, develop and implement new or updates to existing Firmware Engineering policy, processes and procedures to meet current and emergent Firmware Engineering requirements in line with Ultra Maritime initiatives as well as industry best practices.
• Ensure the provision of required Firmware Engineering tools and equipment to support Firmware Engineering processes.
• Support and provide input to the annual budgeting process for all facets of Firmware Engineering including tools, training, continuous improvement, recruitment and retention.
• Provide input to the Ultra Maritime’s technology roadmap development.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) activities to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide input to develop Ultra Maritime’s vision and strategic plan. 
• Promulgate Ultra Maritime vision, strategies, goals and initiatives.  
• Uphold, safeguard and promote Ultra Maritime’s values.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Ability to enhance Firmware Engineering team engagement through improved staff retention.
• Ability to provide clear, concise and constructive feedback to direct reports to accelerate career progression.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict.
• Understanding of the whole project lifecycle, from bids and proposals through to in service support to inform Firmware Engineering estimates.
• Understanding financial implications of Firmware Engineering decisions.
• Understanding of Ultra Maritime Company Standard Procedures.
• Understanding of the interface between Engineering and other areas of Ultra Maritime Australia.

Why it’s great to work for Ultra Maritime!

• Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
• Option to purchase additional leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program;
• Free on-site car parking;
• Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
• CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
• Professional development and study assistance,to name a few....

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, so we can see what your strengths are; as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

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Nationality Requirements

The successfully appointed candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an 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