Overview Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. Our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five-eyes Defence customers with a warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing how naval missions are executed. We collaborate with our customers to ensure mission success, offering technologies including sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and safeguarding the seas and navies worldwide.

Opportunity
Ultra Maritime has an exciting opportunity for a Software Manager to contribute to our rapidly expanding business. The candidate will oversee a team in designing, coding, testing, integrating, building, and configuring software applications and interfacing with advanced sonar processing sub-systems deployed in multiple operating systems and shipboard environments. The role is suited to someone with experience as a software team lead who wants to influence the technical direction of an entire department.

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.

Scope
Job Description

Reporting directly to the VP Engineering, the Manager Software Engineering is responsible for overseeing a team in designing, coding, testing, and integrating software/firmware components within custom-engineered sonar systems.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and oversight to Software, Software Test, and Firmware Teams.





Take ownership for defining the technical future of our Sonar/Sonobuoy Products.

Identify growth and development opportunities for members of the software teams.

Maintain and refine the software/firmware development process(es).

Develop software/firmware roadmaps to align with product-focused organization.

Identify and select development tools and align with industry best practices.

Development and maintenance of the Software Development Environment.

Support the development of bids and estimates.

Recruit and develop the best talent to solve challenging engineering problems.

Required Skills/Experience

Degree level (or equivalent) in a related engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

5 or more years of Software Team Lead experience.

10 or more years of C++ and/or Java experience.

Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent, and strong inter-personal skills.

Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, specifically the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Experience with Linux operating systems and comfortable working on the command line.

The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.

Desired Skills

Experience working on customized software solutions for government organizations (any level).





Good understanding of software configuration and build management.

A good working understanding of Microsoft Office applications: Word and Excel.

Experience using software development and continuous integration tools (CI/CD) such as Jira, Azure Devops, Jenkins, static code analysis tools.

Additional Requirements

The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian/NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and 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.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries. We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire current qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime

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📌 Manager Software Engineering (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Ultra Maritime
📍 Nova Scotia