Ultra values experienced well qualified engineers that relish solving challenging engineering problems in pursuit of delighting our customers. We develop niche solutions for harsh environments across a wide product range, covering electric field sensors for deep ocean exploration to high power electric motors and converters for a range of customers. We work in integrated product teams and expect our engineers to be capable of working from concept to delivery, equally able to formulate a concept solution, conduct the supporting analysis, and support the build through the production phase.

Ultra Signature Management and Power, Rugeley are currently looking for a Contract Systems Engineer. The requirement is to work in a dedicated project team that is challenged with the task of delivering robust and cost-effective instrumentation, control and power systems.

Key Responsibilities

This role will hold responsibility principally for the following:

  • Verification and Validation:Development of Requirement VerificationVerification MethodsVerification ActivitiesRequirements testing using MATLAB / Excel
  • Requirements Management
  • Traceability
  • Configuration Control
  • Status Tracking
  • Report Generation
  • Tracking
  • Closure
  • Documentation

    • Familiarity with the following systems processes would also be an advantage:

  • Required Equipment and Facilities
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Provisional Analysis
  • Failure Mode Analysis
  • Mitigation
  • System Reliability
  • Maintenance Analysis
  • System Documentation including:Obsolescence ManagementEquipment MaintenanceHandbook Information

    • Personal attributes

  • Degree or higher in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • Broad knowledge of digital electronics and other areas of engineering (e.g. systems, analogue, power electronics, mechanical, motor, EMC etc)
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal
  • An understanding of processes and techniques applicable to high integrity design
  • A proven track record of systems engineering techniques
  • Good knowledge of best practice design lifecycle process; gated design phases and design reviews

    • Please note: This role has been assessed and inside IR35. The candidate must also be able to obtain relevant security vetting clearance for the role.

    Here at Ultra 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 on the basis of 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.