Senior Sonobuoy Technical Director

4 weeks ago

Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Ultra Full time

This role reports into the International Sonobuoy Programmes Director with the Head of discipline as their functional Line Manager and will work closely with the Sonobuoy Chief Engineer and Sonobuoy Project Manager. As the Sonobuoy SDA you will be overseeing technical integrity throughout product development, across Technology Readiness Levels and in-service support. You will also be responsible for providing technical direction across the Sonobuoy project teams (including design reviews) and supporting customer meetings. Products include Ultra's portfolio of in-service Sonobuoys and Sonobuoys currently in development.

This is a Senior Principal or Principal level role suitable for someone with a sonar background...

  • An appreciation of Sonar Systems design - including deployment, communications, and safety.
  • Design experience in one of the following engineering disciplines and an understanding of the others: Systems, Electronics, Mechanical or Software.
  • This role requires eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance (ideally with no caveats).

We have three sites: Greenford, Loudwater and Weymouth. This is a hybrid role giving you the flexibility to balance working from home and being on-site as necessary, with occasional UK travel. To be successful in the is role you are likely to need to be regularly on site at Greenford e.g. a couple of days per week.

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first will be with the Sonobuoys Chief Engineer and an SDA, and the second will be with the International Sonobuoy Programme Director and Head of discipline. The first will cover the role and technical suitability and the second will focus more on leadership and business/team fit, with a short presentation on how you would go about establishing yourself as the Sonobuoys SDA.

Benefits on offer:

  • Optional 9 day fortnight
  • TOIL
  • Flexible working hours
  • 1pm finish on a Friday
  • Annual bonus
  • Hybrid working for certain job roles.
  • Casual dress
  • 25 days holiday
  • Christmas shut down.
  • Option to buy or sell holiday.
  • Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
  • Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
  • 4 x annual salary life cover
  • Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

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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.

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