Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance



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 Working

At 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. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can.

Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively 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, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. 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.

Job Description

Purpose of Role

Ultra Maritime UK has a strong portfolio of in-service products and new development projects focused on the provision of world class sonar systems for anti-submarine warfare.  These products make use of advanced signal processing, complex graphical Human Computer Interfaces and software\hardware interfacing.

As a result, we have immediate and ongoing requirements for Graduate Developers with C++ skills and an aptitude for working on technically challenging software. The applicant will ideally have integrated or translated mathematical algorithms into code in a previous role or have similar experience. Alternatively, applicants that are familiar with translation and decoding of data streams are also of interest.

In this role you will be working with teams of software developers, mathematicians and physicists designing, implementing and testing sonar system solutions.

The role provides opportunities to experience technical leadership responsibilities and is therefore an could be a first step to engineering management for candidates with those aspirations. Alternatively, or additionally the role provides opportunities to specialize in the technical aspects of our sonar products enabling candidates to progress towards domain expertise in our exciting and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Software development in C++

Working with team members to understand software design and assigned scope

Progression of assigned stories and tasks in a product backlog as part of an Agile team

Software Integration, test, defect analysis and resolution

Periodic verbal reporting of progress and contributing to sprint planning

Skills, Qualification and Experience

Experience in C++ development, ideally in a multithreaded environment

Experience in designing software in a team environment with some experience of UML design

Some knowledge of DevOps technologies would be an advantage

Knowledge of Java development would be an advantage

Knowledge of Python would be an advantage

Good degree in a STEM subject with some experience of software development either as part of post graduate work or industrial experience.

Capable of UK SC clearance

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.

Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance

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.

Company: Ultra Maritime