The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead and or support the technical delivery of infrastructure developments which underpin our bespoke Test, Trails, Training and Evaluation facilities, primarily relating to Aviation infrastructure at MOD Boscombe Down.
Day-to-day, you will be involved in projects leading and supporting infrastructure for Aviation for example, those used to support Empire Test Pilot School or for testing whole (air/land) platforms over environment or electromagnetic susceptibility. You will also work in conjunction with project managers across broad stakeholder groups, including internal and external customers, colleagues, and suppliers.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading the technical delivery of Test & Evaluation Equipment/System’s projects and or work packages to time, cost, and quality working closely with project managers.
2. Delivering Systems Engineering activities through project life e.g. technical proposals, requirements, solution definition, solution implementation, system integration, test, certification, acceptance, and transition into service
3. Engaging with engineering, operations, and site leadership teams as well as internal (Trials, IT, Property, Procurement) and external stakeholders (MOD, Supplies) to elicit, develop and refine requirements identifying appropriate solutions
4. Tailoring lifecycle and engineering governance approach in consultation with the Chief Engineer or their representatives, identifying critical safety and security element early in lifecycle
5. Identifying and delivering against appropriate regulatory, legal, safety and other engineering requirements and standards, with a well bounded and evidenced solution
6. Planning and delivering complicated integration, installation, and acceptance activity, working with project stakeholder communities and the needs of the range/site enterprise (SCIDA), including IT, Safety and Security systems
Essential experience of the Senior Systems Engineer – T3E Systems & Infrastructure:
7. Demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary project or work packages through engineering lifecycle
8. Demonstrable experience of authoring systems engineering artefacts and delivering certified outcomes
9. Prior experience in a relevant engineering discipline, and ambition to broaden/deepen expertise
10. The ability to plan and oversee a transition to operation activity
11. A strong knowledge of, or ability to rapidly assimilate Construction, Design & Management, SCIDA, Aviation equipment, land-based test facilities, processes, and safety approaches
12. The ability to proactively anticipate potential problems and deal with barriers
Essential qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer – T3E Systems & Infrastructure:
13. A Degree Level qualification or equivalent 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 then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our MOD Boscombe Down site. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Boscombe Down
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.
Why Join QinetiQ?
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.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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.
Our Benefits
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
16. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
17. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
18. 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
19. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
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 value, 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.
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 mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.