Job Title: Engineering Operations Graduate
Job Location: Farnborough, Portsmouth, Amesbury or Malvern
Job Type: Permanent/Fulltime
Salary: £33,750
ID: 20032
At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.
Role Purpose:
As a Graduate Engineering Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting both the operational delivery and technical execution of engineering activities.
You will work across a diverse portfolio of programmes, contributing to the development of prototypes, demonstrators, products, and research outputs. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to both hands-on engineering and the operational mechanics of an engineering function.
You will:
1. Support project delivery from concept through to transition into service
2. Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams
3. Build an understanding of how engineering organisations operate, including resourcing, planning, and performance reporting
4. Develop both your technical capability and professional engineering skills
This role is designed to accelerate your development into a well-rounded engineer with strong foundations in both technical delivery and engineering operations.
Key Accountabilities:
We are looking for graduates who are curious, proactive, and motivated to solve complex problems. In this role, you will:
Engineering Operations
5. Support day-to-day operational activities across the engineering function
6. Contribute to resource planning, data analysis, and reporting
7. Build an understanding of the organisation’s skills, capabilities, and delivery model
Technical & Project Delivery
8. Work within multidisciplinary teams to support delivery of project objectives
9. Assist in delivering work packages in line with technical plans and project schedules
10. Contribute to the production of technical documentation
11. Support the integration of technical solutions and products
Collaboration & Communication
12. Provide regular updates to engineers and project managers
13. Escalate risks, issues, or blockers in a timely manner
14. Work closely with stakeholders across engineering and project management
Learning & Development
15. Develop a strong understanding of customer needs and project environments
16. Build experience across both technical engineering and operational leadership
17. Take ownership of assigned tasks, with opportunities to lead smaller work packages
Key Capabilities/Knowledge:
18. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical, evidence-based approach
19. Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
20. Confidence in asking questions and thinking at a systems level
21. Good attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation
22. Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Experience & Qualifications:
We recognise that as a graduate, your experience may come from academic, personal, or early career activities.
We are particularly interested in:
23. A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or technical discipline
24. Experience delivering a project (e.g. university, placements, or personal projects)
25. Evidence of applying structured engineering or problem-solving approaches
26. Experience producing clear technical reports or presentations
27. Experience working in or leading teams (e.g. group projects, societies, or work)
How to apply:
Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.
Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):
28. On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
29. Coaching and Mentoring
30. 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
31. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
32. Flexible Benefits package
33. Employee discount portal
34. Employee Assistance Programme
35. Employee-led networks
Security:
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.
Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.
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 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.
QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!
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Closing date for new applications: 5th June 2026
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