Software Quality Assurance Engineer

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!

The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

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

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer position’s primary role is to monitor software development activities at Ultra Maritime and promote & facilitate software development process compliance. They will also facilitate continuous process improvement, by participating in software group meetings and reviews, and providing guidance to the software group, as well as feedback to management of needed process changes, or Ultra Maritime approach changes. They will participate failure analysis activities and help lead activities such as Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis and will work closely with management, engineers, and the quality team to promote not only Ultra Maritime process adherence, but overall corporate success at all levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for ensuring process compliance and adherence to engineering principles and methodologies across multiple Ultra Maritime sites.
2. Review, audit and validate project software deliverables for compliance, accuracy and quality
3. Conduct evaluation of software systems activities including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation to ensure product meet quality and reliability requirements
4. Prepares, maintains and retains plans, records, data and reports
5. Interpret customer statements of work for quality requirements
6. Review and approve all production Test Station software updates or new station requests
7. Maintain the production Test Station test data database
8. Review and approve Test Spec or software related Engineering Change Notices
9. Identify root causes and corrective actions, evaluate process performance, and interface with the engineers on program activities to ensure processes and deliverables are compliant to contractual requirements
10. Evaluate data to identify systemic issues and trends
11. Participate in the software change control boards
12. Review software code, perform validation and verification activities, execute product audits, and assist with the implementation/utilization of Software Quality Assurance across the project
13. Developing Program Quality and Subcontractor Product Acceptance Plans
14. Leading First Article Verification
15. Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.
16. Up to 10% business travel may be required in support of multi-site responsibilities. (Travel to Chantilly, VA)

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Experience working with prime defense contractors (DOD and MIL-STD experience)
2. Strong attention to detail and work ethic
3. Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001:2015
4. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
5. Experience with Government customers

Desired Skills:

1. Masters Degree is a plus
2. CMMI/ Continuous Improvement experience is a plus
3. Knowledgeable and experienced with formal software development processes and design artifacts (e.g. SDP, SDD, RTVM, Customer Requirements Specifications, etc.)
4. Experience working with prime defense contractors (DOD and MIL-STD experience)

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.

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

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email