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The Role
As a System Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK’s Armed Forces. You will be part of the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) within the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) to develop and provide the network and software environments necessary for the delivery of the project.
Day-to-day, you will operate within a team of system and software engineers in support of delivering the NCSISS contract. You will conduct activities as directed by the STEATS Project Manager, working in partnership with the STEATS Technical Lead to ensure a consistent approach to the design, delivery and support of our products and services in accordance with a through-life management plan.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
* Communicating with and keeping informed the STEATS Technical Lead and STEATS Team Project Manager, delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
* Reporting to the STEATS Tools and STE Capability Leads to support them in delivering tactical data analysis tools and real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators
Essential Experience Of The System Engineer
* Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards including DIS, HLA and DDS
* Systems engineering principles and lifecycles including requirements, design and testing
* Computer technology including virtual machines, shared computing environments and servers
* Software development methods, processes and scripting (Lua, PowerShell)
* Computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, NTP and Wireshark
Essential Qualifications For The System Engineer
* Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post-degree experience (or equivalent)
* Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation
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 Portsmouth site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP)
PTP is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility uses modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on complex challenges. Our employees experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds collaborate openly, 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: 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 much more
* We support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
Recruitment Process
We aim to make the recruitment process inclusive and inviting. 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. National security vetting may be required for many roles; applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Some roles may be subject to additional restrictions due to nationality requirements. All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, at a minimum.
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