Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Cyber (UK) Business

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. 

Cyber Business

Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.

Job Description Based: Ultra I&C's Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead, Berkshire

We are global market leaders within embedded encryption solutions which is forged by decades of Cryptographic engineering accomplishments.

We protect highly sensitive information, working with nations worldwide to help ensure their information is secure. Our engineers work on the most difficult cybersecurity challenges to protect our national security and critical infrastructure; we strive to protect what matters.

Why Join our Graduate Scheme?

We are seeking talented graduates for our September 2025 intake with a passion for cyber-security and engineering with an inquisitive mind, an intrinsic interest in innovation, enthusiasm for solving complex technical engineering problems, and achieving success through teamwork. You will be provided with a unique experience to work on a range of projects from early inception to delivery in addition to early research activities pathfinding future crypto solutions.The 2-year graduate programme will focus on your growth as a Software Engineer, whilst offering you exposure to our other key engineering disciplines.After completion of the two-year scheme, you are guaranteed a position at Ultra I&C Cyber within the Software engineering function located in Maidenhead, our new state-of-the-art Cyber Centre of Excellence.Opportunity to increase earning potential with regular pay reviews in addition to a fixed travel and accommodation allowance.You will be provided with excellent support, including direct access to a buddy and a mentor (independent of your line manager), on-the-job coaching by senior team members, and formal training in both soft and technical skills.We encourage graduates to participate in completing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to progress their engineering competence and work towards professional recognition of their achievements. We also help support our engineers to become chartered or incorporated.Ultra I&C Cyber encourages all graduates to be STEM advocates through activities such as school, college and university engagement and volunteering.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement software in C and or C++ in line with the company software development process and supporting codes of practice.Validate software by carrying out integration tests on target hardwareCreate applications in Python to support automatic test equipment developmentContribute to the creation of software requirements, architecture, and design documentationCreate unit tests and regression suites to be incorporated into the CI build pipeline.

Skills Required:

Relevant degree in a STEM related discipline with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two yearsExperience of C. C++ or PythonExperience of Object-Oriented Design (OOD)

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of embedded software design for microcontrollers, microcontroller familiarityKnowledge of the Rust programming languageKnowledge of JavaScript, node.js and react.jsKnowledge of design patterns such as SOLIDAgile/Scrum, Jira, Version control (GIT), experience in C embedded programming, awareness of coding standards e.g. MISRA. 

Role Requirements:

Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC/DV security clearance

Our Team:

We trust and empower each other; we love to celebrate success and we win as a team. Together, we embrace change and we’re never satisfied until we’ve done what we said we’d do.

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

Annual BonusPrivate Medical Cover25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5Pension Contribution4 x Life Assurance CoverFlexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a FridayFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and moreMonthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at careers@ultra-ic.com