Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber OBU Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description Ultra I&C Cyber undertakes projects ranging from small (£10k) to large (several £m) with teams of up to forty engineers, often across several sites. Ultra’s Electronics Obsolescence Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, reporting and resolving obsolescence for our wide range of products. Responsibilities: Working with 3rd party companies providing obsolescence monitoring, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) sub-contractors, and hardware engineers periodically reporting obsolescence. Perform design calculations and prototype as required in order to assess suitability of alternative components. Update the designs as appropriate according to the hardware development process. Estimate time and effort required for electronic obsolescence activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Work with production department to ensure designs are suitable for volume production. Assist with rapid debugging and resolution of electronic hardware issues encountered in order to minimise production delays. Work constructively with other team members, actively contributing to design reviews, to ensure a collaborative working environment. Ability to understand and explain technically complex concepts clearly to a variety of audiences. Manage security of information as defined in the Security Manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Qualifications / Skills Required Essential: Apprenticeship or Degree in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience. Ability to read and understand: Component datasheets Circuit schematics Printed Circuit Board layouts Experience of analogue and digital circuits. Ability to perform basic calculations pertinent to circuits Desirable: Experience of one or more of the following: High-speed digital designs that include processors and programmable devices. Analogue circuit design and switched-mode power supply design. Competent with schematic capture tools Appreciation of design and test for Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) and TEMPEST. Experience of DOORS, PADS and/or PSpice. Role requirements Essential: Willing and able to obtain SC security clearance. Willing and able to obtain DV security clearance. Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Annual Bonus Private Medical Cover 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at careersultra-ic.com