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The role
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Avionics Engineer at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>The Role<br></strong>As a Senior Avionics Engineer will be responsible for delivery of quality Avionic System designs within the Aviation Engineering Centre (AEC). We are growing our Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) capability which boasts a number of UAS platforms as an Original Equipment Manufacturer. Our platforms service over 30 countries worldwide.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Day-to-day, you’ll focus on design, manufacture and provide in service support of existing platform modifications through to prototyping new platforms. This role will also involve solving customer problems and working alongside a wider team of QinetiQ engineers.</span><br><br></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Avionic system design including electrical power generation and distribution</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Flight control systems design and hardware design</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Command and control design</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Navigations systems design</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Avionic system integration of payloads</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Avionic build and manufacture</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Essential experience of the Senior Avionics Engineer: </strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Extensive knowledge of aircraft manufacturing technologies and techniques</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Extensive knowledge of Aviation Design, Manufacturing and Integration Processes</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Working knowledge of MAA and CAA Aviation Regulations</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Robust understanding of their respective engineering discipline</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Providing advice, assurance and best practice into programmes containing a large element of the relevant engineering capability</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Significant experience creating technical drawings from 3D Models</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Essential qualifications for the Senior Avionics Engineer:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">HNC/HND/Degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial Design or Product Design (or equivalent experience)</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Computer Aided Design – AutoCAD or Solid Works (Desirable)</span></li>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.<strong> </strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This role is 37 hours per week based at our Boscombe Down site with a minimum average site attendance of four days per week with flexible working available. The role may require periodic travel to other QinetiQ sites such as QinetiQ Ashford and QinetiQ Farnborough.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Boscombe Down</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.<br><br></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Why Join QinetiQ?</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.</span><br><br></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture</span>. <a href="http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq">www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our Benefits</span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Employee discount portal: </span><span style="color:black">Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</span></span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme</span></li>
<li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community</span></li>
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<p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.<br><br></span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#4472c4">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</span></a></span></p>
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