Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.

Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer works within the Quality Assurance department to drive process improvements cross-functionally. This includes utilizing various software to identify issues/inefficiencies, taking ownership, and leading the improvement project to completion.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of quality awareness.

• Attend meetings for Quality, report on progress, and communicate roadblocks to completing tasks.

• Develop/improve and lead implementation of Quality processes to increase efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.

• Works with cross-functional team members and outside experts as required to coordinate the analysis of data review and analysis in support of final root cause and corrective action determination.

• Ensure the products & processes are within customer quality systems specifications and comply with AS9100.

• Develop new approaches to problem solving identified during quality assurance activities.

• Serve as a quality assurance resource cross functionally for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.

• Report to programs on quality issues, trends, and losses.

• Performs in-process quality monitoring of factory assembly lines and engineering assembly labs.

• Assists with compiling, writing and delivering training on quality standards and company processes.

• All staff is required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety by adhering to established safety policies and procedures, to not willfully place at risk the health or safety of any individual and to wear personal protective equipment as specified in work instructions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience.
May be required to maintain security clearance.

This position requires either a US Person or a non-US Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires at times to work long hours including overtime  

• Will require some travel for personal training and customer/supplier visits

• Use of normal office equipment including:  copier, phone and personal computer using Microsoft Office

Work Environment:

This job operates in a production floor environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasionally the work environment may be loud.

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What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:

 

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!

• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year

• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays

• 401k Plan with Company Match

• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

• Wellness Program and incentives

• Company HSA contributions

• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire

• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

 

Company-Paid Benefits:

• $75 monthly student loan repayment program

• Basic Life Insurance

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans

• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family

• Accident Plan

• Critical Illness Plan

• Hospital Indemnity Plan

• Pet Insurance

• Identity Theft

 

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.

We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.

Company: Ultra Maritime

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