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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Ultra Maritime, EMS
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Indiana, Columbia City
Aug 21, 2025
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 utilized 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' Defense 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, and expendables.

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

How do you find the hidden, detect the soundless, and see the invisible? How would you like to join a team that develops and manufactures next-generation technologies and products that help find our nation's stealthiest adversaries? Find out more about what we do and the people who currently help us succeed.

The Software Engineering experience with Ultra Sonobuoy Systems 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 production programs.

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.

Job Description

  • Provide embedded software development support to current and legacy naval sonobuoy and related programs.
  • Support new development and maintenance of legacy code.
  • 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:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar degree.
  • Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with digital signal processing concepts, such as: A/D, D/A, filters
  • Experience with basic test equipment: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers
  • Embedded development experience
  • Embedded Linux experience
  • FreeRTOS experience
  • Java development experience
  • Python development experience
  • Matlab experience
  • RF experience
  • Cryptography experience
  • IP networking experience
  • FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog
  • Excellent hardware/software troubleshooting skills
  • High level of initiative with ability to self-manage.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 12+ years experience in a range of roles within a relevant complex engineering environment.

May be required to maintain security clearance.

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Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful, and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As a defense contractor, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and security. We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, conduct pre-employment background checks and substance abuse screening.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and family leave, and much more!

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

Company: Ultra Maritime

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