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Overview
At QinetiQ, we are creating tomorrow by delivering cutting edge defence technology and ground breaking innovations. Join us as a Principal Systems Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
Role
As a Principal Systems Engineer you will lead a team of Systems Engineers and operate across multiple projects delivering your own portfolio of work. You will assimilate a broad view of programmes, technical challenges and deliver systems engineering artefacts across multiple projects with a deep interest in the effective productisation of science and technology.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Working with discipline and professional leads to shape toolsets, artefacts, training and best practice
* Mentoring, peer reviewing and advising on professional best practice both directly and throughout your team
* Setting, discussing and tracking individuals goals and performance, including gathering feedback, 121s and calibration activities
* Advancing your teams professional skills, knowledge and behaviours
* Applying deep or broad systems engineering principles and practices to engage with the team delivering on actions
* Advising on suitable deployments for your team, Chief Engineers, Programme Leaders, resource Managers and related stakeholders as necessary
Essential Experience Of The Principal Systems Engineer
* Robust understanding of systems engineering and its application in the development of products
* A strong knowledge of engineering toolsets for managing complex systems developments
* Previous experience operating as a Lead / Principal Systems Engineer on complex equipment development programmes delivering artefacts and leading teams
* The ability to build effective, high performing teams and develop others including addressing behaviours where necessary
* A deep or broad experience applying systems engineering principles and practices in line with competency frameworks
* Demonstrable experience applying relevant standards and meeting regulatory requirements in engineering delivery
Essential Qualifications For The Principal Systems Engineer
* A chartered engineer or demonstrable experience
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, we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Farnborough
At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, a 5m pressurised wind tunnel with simulation capability, and large R&D projects. Join our teams to deliver future defences in the UK.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we grow into new markets, there are exciting challenges ahead. Our success comes from innovation and the ability to tackle a wide variety of complex problems. You will experience a collaborative, diverse and inclusive workplace culture where you can be authentic and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
* Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and DEFENCE Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local communities
Recruitment Process
We aim to make the recruitment process inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. National security vetting may be required; some roles are subject to nationality restrictions. All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
London, England, United Kingdom
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