Electrical Engineering Technician III

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.

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.

The Electrical Engineering Technician group at Ultra supports the hardware development lifecycle and production of state-of-the-art sonobuoy products for the U.S. Navy and other navies around the world. This includes requirements analysis, design, implementation, developmental testing, support of final customer verification and validation, and production.

• Assist engineers in building, assembling, wiring, and testing electronic systems, modules, and prototypes for maritime defense applications.
• Perform electrical testing, data collection, instrumentation setup, and troubleshooting of circuits and components.
• Conduct verification, validation, and functional checks according to test plans and engineering procedures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering drawings.
• Document results, test setups, and system configurations using Ultra’s engineering and quality systems.
• Maintain equipment, organize lab work spaces, and enforce safety and configuration control practices.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to support project goals.
• Participate in occasional travel (up to 15%) for field testing, training, and customer support.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) or a related technical degree.
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required and must be able to obtain a DoD clearance.
• 6+ years proficiency in the use of digital test meters, oscilloscopes, analog/digital test equipment, product firmware/software installation, cable construction.
• 6+ years proficiency in troubleshooting electronics and electro‑mechanical systems down to the component level.
• Experience in PCB rework.
• Excellent soldering skills.

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or defense electronics.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD electronics, EMI/EMC considerations, or ruggedized systems.
• Knowledge of cable harnessing, and prototype fabrication.
• Experience with test instrumentation including RF, automation or data acquisition systems.
• J-STD-001 certification.
• IPC-A-620 certification.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Normal finger dexterity, and normal color vision.
• Candidate must be capable of occasional lifting of 40 pounds, waist high, with no assistance.

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
• Work/life balance that includes up to 3 weeks 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

• $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…