Combat System Engineer – Portsmouth
At QinetiQ we are creating the future of defence technology. Join us as a Combat System Engineer at our Portsmouth site and work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Combat System Engineer you will play a key role in integrating, testing, evaluating and accepting equipment across the full lifecycle to support the development and delivery of operationally effective Combat System capability.
Day‑to‑day you will operate within a team of engineers to deliver the NCSISS contract, conduct integration and testing, manage customer engagement, develop test plans and produce supporting evidence.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
* Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
* Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
* Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
* Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy ships, including potentially overseas
Essential experience
* Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
* Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
* Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration
Essential qualifications
* Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification is acceptable if accompanied with appropriate experience
Benefits & Working patterns
* 37 hours per week, hybrid working patterns available
* Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites expected
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal – personal accident, travel, restaurants, cinema tickets and more
* Support for the Armed Forces community – Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award standard
* Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community
Why Join QinetiQ?
We are driving innovation and taking on complex challenges worldwide. QinetiQ offers a diverse and inclusive workplace where collaboration, authenticity and growth are valued. Learn more at www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq.
Recruitment Process
We aim to create an inclusive environment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance.
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