Software Engineer Senior I
Ultra Maritime
About the role
Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.
Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.
Nationality Requirements
Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
Position Summary
Do you have what it takes to develop the next-generation technologies of commercial audio products at Ultra Maritime? Find out more about what we do and the people who currently help us succeed.
The Software Engineering experience with Ultra Maritime offers both a challenging and rewarding opportunity to solve some of our customer's biggest problems. You will have the ability to lead and support our new development and legacy products.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop a roadmap for the next generation of commercial audio products
Provide embedded software development support for new and existing products.
Responsible for requirements definition, designing software, writing code, testing new and legacy code, and documenting these efforts.
Work closely with Program Management, other project team members, and customer representatives.
Participate in bi-weekly software meetings.
Occasional travel to offsite government and non-government test facilities.
Other duties as required.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar degree.
6+ years of experience in Software and Embedded software development and engineering for complex organizations
Excellent hardware/software troubleshooting skills
High level of initiative with ability to self-manage
Experience with basic test equipment: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers
Desired Skills:
C development experience
Bare metal development experience
Embedded Linux development experience
UI / UX design experience
Acoustic signal processing experience
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What Ultra Maritime Offers You
At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:
Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year
8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
401k Plan with Company Match
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Wellness Program and incentives
Company HSA contributions
Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
Company-Paid Benefits:
$75 monthly student loan repayment program
Basic Life Insurance
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
Medical and Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Plan
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.
We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.
Company: Ultra Maritime
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on a roadmap for next-generation commercial audio products
- Develop embedded software for new and existing products
- Define requirements, design and write software, test code, and document engineering work
- Work with program management, project teams, and customer representatives
- Travel occasionally to government and non-government test facilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 6 years of software and embedded software development and engineering experience in complex organizations
- Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
- Desired experience in C, bare-metal development, embedded Linux, UI/UX design, or acoustic signal processing
Benefits
- Up to 140 hours of PTO in the first year, 8 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and wellness program
- Company HSA contributions and annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Insurance benefits beginning the first month after hire
- Company-paid $75 monthly student loan repayment, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and employee assistance program
- Employee discounts and optional medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet, and identity theft coverage
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About Ultra Maritime
Ultra Maritime is a global leader in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions across airborne, surface and undersea domains, charting a path to the future of unmanned and hybrid maritime dominance. With world-leading ASW technology, experts, decades of experience and significant investments across the business, Ultra Maritime is developing new, unique capabilities at an unprecedented rate. Operating across the U.S., Canada, UK and Australia, Ultra Maritime brings allied navies solutions today for tomorrow’s advantage through strategic partnerships and groundbreaking technology. At Ultra Maritime, the theoretical is suddenly achievable.