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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18442
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 Systems 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.
The Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will provide Systems Engineering leadership to Aerospace projects and bids acting as a designated Technical Lead for specific and appropriate projects within the Mission Lead innovation IDT.
Day-to-day, you will provide leadership and management of engineering and technical teams to deliver integrated engineering outputs in the Mission Lead innovation IDT whilst undertaking other System Engineering work within the Air Domain.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Ensuring that an appropriate Systems Engineering approach is applied to project delivery
* Working as a key member of the Systems Engineering team to deliver integrated activities to contracted time, cost and quality collaborating with relevant project managers
* Producing appropriate technical assurance plans and ensuring adherence throughout the project lifecycle
* Assigning work to suitably qualified personnel whilst mentoring other Systems Engineering staff as required
* Delivering integrated engineering outputs being a key decision make in the selection of technical solutions
* Identifying project technical risks and ensuring compliance with processes and governance
Essential Experience Of The Senior Systems Engineer
* A strong working knowledge of general Systems Engineering principles
* Proven technical experience within the Aerospace domain
* The ability to make sound judgements on integrated solutions with a strong knowledge of technical governance
* The ability to demonstrate leadership skills whilst working well under pressure
* Excellent people management and communication skills
Essential Qualifications For The Senior Systems Engineer
* Recognised Aerospace qualification to at least HNC standard 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 then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our 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. 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 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
* 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.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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