Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Job Description

Provides highly skilled technical support to engineers and programs to ensure timely completion of project design(s).

Conducts most complex integration, testing of products/systems and documents results. Trains, mentors and provides support to lower-level staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers in building, assembling, wiring, and testing electronic systems, modules, and prototypes for maritime defense applications.
• Perform electrical testing, data collection, instrumentation setup, and troubleshooting of circuits and components.
• Conduct verification, validation, and functional checks according to test plans and engineering procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.
• Document results, test setups, and system configurations using Ultra’s engineering and quality systems.
• Maintain equipment, organize lab workspaces, and enforce safety and configuration control practices.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to support project goals.
• Participate in occasional travel (up to 15%) for field testing, training, and customer support.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate in electrical engineering technology (EET) or a related technical degree.
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required and must be able to obtain a DoD clearance.
• 10+ years proficiency in the use of digital test meters, oscilloscopes, analog/digital test equipment, product firmware/software installation, cable construction.
• 10+ years proficiency in troubleshooting electronics and electro-mechanical systems down to the component level.
• Experience in PCB rework.
• Excellent soldering skills

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or defense electronics.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, or ruggedized systems.
  • Knowledge of cable harnessing, and prototype fabrication.
  • Experience with test instrumentation including RF, automation or data acquisition systems.
  • J-STD-001 certification
  • IPC-A-620 certification

Physical Requirements:

• • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Normal finger dexterity, and normal color vision.
  • Candidate must be capable of occasional lifting of 40 pounds, waist high, with no assistance.

• Additional Job Description

Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years of related experience.

Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred.

Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years of related experience. Associate Degree (or equivalent) preferred. May be required to maintain security clearance.

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