Principal Project Engineering Manager

Ultra Electronics

Adelaide, SA
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

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 WorkingAt 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.Ultra Maritime Australia is looking for a Principal Project Engineering Manager for one of our largest programs in our Sonar segment. Due to the strategic importance of this position the successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President Engineering as a key hire for 2024.The role
The Principal Project Engineering Manager is a technical leadership role for Ultra Maritime Australia responsible for the delivery of engineering programs. Programs may include customer funded projects, internally funded projects such as Internal Research & Development (IRAD), Bids & Proposals (B&P) or overhead funded change initiatives and other emerging needs.What you will be doing ...

Deliver the engineering program with respect to scope, cost and schedule including the management of technical risk and opportunities.
Organise and task the technical execution team to meet the engineering program outcomes across multiple disciplines including Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Hardware Engineering and Support Engineering.
Develop and report on progress against the engineering program plan.
Forecast engineering resource demands to meet engineering program outcomes.
Lead, motivate and manage the technical execution team and review work undertaken by other professional engineers to ensure the integrity and intent is met.
Manage technical execution resources through effective planning, training, development and assessment of staff performance.

Have you ...

Completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Software Engineering (or equivalent).
At least 15 years of experience with at least 5 years of demonstrated team leadership experience in product design, development and support engineering in the defence industry leading large, multi-discipline teams or departments.
Experience in Defence design and development, preferably within the field of Electronic Warfare and/or Sonar.
Working knowledge of a broad range of engineering functions (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Firmware Engineering, Hardware Engineering and Support Engineering).
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) within the Institute of Engineers Australia or willingness to obtain (or equivalent).

Are you able to demonstrate the following personal attributes?

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to deliver technical information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to multi-task across a range of engineering activities.
Proficiency in technical reporting with strong attention to detail.
Ability to use sound problem solving techniques to provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems.
Ability to make decisions with the information at hand.

Do you have

An Understanding of the whole project lifecycle, from bids and proposals through to in service support to inform engineering projects.
Experience in customer relationship management including liaison and reporting.
Experience using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS), configuration management tools (e.g. Windchill) and enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. IFS).
Experience in project scheduling, critical path analysis and earned value management reporting with an understanding of the outputs from project management and financial tools (e.g. Open Plan, Cobra, Pro Pricer).

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

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.Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?Please email belinda.elding@ultra-avalon.com, we welcome the opportunity to support you.Interested in applying?

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Nationality RequirementsThe successfully appointed candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).Diverse & Inclusive EmployerUltra 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.

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