Engineer II at Ultra Global Business Services in Round Rock, Texas

Job Description:

The primary role of this position is to provide engineering support to the design and development of temperature sensors and related hardware and for use in the global commercial nuclear power generation industry. Participate in partnered relationships and projects involving mechanical engineering design and component integration, together with providing technical leadership and assisting with project management for assigned projects throughout the entire life cycle from initial concept through successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects in accordance with requirements and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of engineering, production operations, quality assurance and suppliers


• Domain knowledge application is typically 80% Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Process; 20% Electrical, Quality, Materials and other


• Support plan and estimate requirements for resources: management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project, track progress and report status


• Assist with project management


• Requirements management


• Product design, analysis, and documentation


• Product performance


• Design requirements arbitration


• Subcontract technical management


• 'Pre-emptive' management of risks


• Design Reviews and problem solving


• Product Verification & Validation and acceptance


• Design Certification


• Support manufacturing during production and testing


• Interact with: Customers, Suppliers, Engineers, Operations and Materials, Quality Assurance, Management at all levels


• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• BSME from an ABET accredited University; or, equivalent Engineering degree in adjacent discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical) with requisite mechanical design skills and experience


• 3+ years of engineering experience in mechanical and systems engineering design


• Ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Desired Skills:

• Drive for results with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment


• Nuclear/Medical Device/ATEX experience


• Working knowledge of machining, welding, brazing, and soldering processes


• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)


• GD&T per ASME Y14.5M


• Labview


• Experience and ability to work in a regulated industry


• Good verbal and written communication including technical writing (English)


• SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar MCAD, MS Office


• Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 pounds


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment


• Lives the "continuous improvement" philosophy; develops and adopts new ideas and concepts

Ultra specialises in providing application-engineered bespoke solutions. We focus on our customers' mission critical and intelligent systems in defence, security, critical detection & control markets. Our capabilities and technologies can be found on many of the world's long-term military programmes. We employ over 4,500 employees across the globe and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ultra operates mainly as a Tier 3 (sub-system) and occasionally a Tier 2 systems provider, in the Maritime, C3 (Communications, Command and Control) and Cyber, military and commercial aerospace, nuclear and industrial sensors markets. We use both research and development , to provide innovative, mission specific bespoke technological solutions to our customer's most complex problems. Learn more by visiting our website; https://www.ultra.group/

We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, health savings accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match.

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 careers@ultra-us-gbs.com