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Mechanical Engineer

@ Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc (Canadian Federal)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Ultra Maritime is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its multi-disciplinary project team developing anti-submarine warfare solutions for navies. The role covers mechanical design, CAD modelling, verification testing, documentation and transition to production. Candidates must be eligible for a NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop mechanical designs and verify compliance through analysis and testing
  • Create CAD models, assemblies, drawings and BOMs
  • Develop design verification tests and technical specifications
  • Support transition of designs to manufacturing and production
  • Support cost estimation activities

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • At least 1 year developing mechanical systems
  • Eligibility for NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance
  • Ability to work with Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR articles
  • Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tool (asset)

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-26
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsProfessional Engineer (working toward), Secret security clearance, NATO Reliability clearance
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering
Security clearanceSecret
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus

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Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc (Canadian Federal)

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Job description

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 Mechanical Engineering function is responsible for the design, development, test, and documentation of mechanical assemblies for products, which includes new development, change orders, process improvements, and documentation. It supports designs throughout the concept, development and production stages of the system life cycle.

The Mechanical Engineer will play a role in a multi-disciplinary project team developing new and innovative solutions in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) domain.

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

Key responsibilities

· Develop mechanical designs, ensuring compliance against requirements in all operating environments through analysis and testing

· Create CAD models, assemblies and their associated drawings and BOMs to applicable standards

· Create documentation required to satisfy the project plan

· Develop and perform design verification tests involving the measurement of key performance parameters to satisfy product qualification

· Develop technical performance specifications and corresponding acceptance testing criteria for sub-contracted work

· Work with the project team to successfully deliver solutions that meet the customer’s needs, requirements to cost, quality and schedule

· Work with the manufacturing and production departments to transition designs to production

· Support cost estimation activities

· Ensure mechanical engineering activities are performed in accordance with company process

· Occasional travel within Canada, US or Overseas may be required


Requirements

· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Self-motivated, adaptable, and attentive to details

· Strong communication skills; positive attitude

· Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles

· Candidate must be capable of acquiring a NATO Reliability and Secret security clearance


Other Qualifications / Skills

· 1+ years experience developing mechanical systems & working towards Registered Professional Engineer

· Experience designing components using various fabrication methods (i.e. machining, injection molding, welding, forming…)

· Experience developing products in the marine and defence sectors

· Experience developing and running environmental qualification testing an asset

· Familiarity with military design standards an asset

· Experience using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tool an asset

· Experience using simulation/FEA tools an asset

· Able to work with and understand the perspectives of other engineering disciplines

· Reasoning ability: Ability to define and document complicated problems and relationships, collect and document data, and establish facts by direct conclusions or deductive reasoning

· Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment

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.

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 new 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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