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 Field Engineer at our MOD 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 Field Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality technical solutions within one or more technology domains working with minimal supervision and taking ownership of technical deliverables.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll contribute to the design, implementation and support of systems and services, proactively solving problems and influencing engineering decisions across teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Independently design, implement and support enterprise‑grade solutions across one or more technology domains
* Provide guidance and informal mentoring to associate‑level engineers
* Perform troubleshooting and assist in resolving any technical issues
* Collaborate with senior engineers and team leaders to align work with strategic goals
* Work through tickets and solve problems independently
* Support field‑engineering activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistent and secure deployment
Essential experience of the Field Engineer
* Previous experience in engineering or technical roles with the ability to work autonomously
* Prior experience supporting field‑engineering operations
* An understanding of infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management
* Experience in infrastructure rollouts including structured cabling, network hardware, audio‑visual systems and end‑user devices
* Ability to act as a technical contact for field teams and translate operational requirements into practical solutions
* Strong communication skills to engage with vendors, track service levels and handle escalation
* Awareness of health and safety standards in field environments, including safe working practices and basic risk assessments
* UK driver’s licence
Essential qualifications for the Field Engineer
* A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Boscombe Down and is five days a week on site. Travelling to other locations will be required.
Multi‑Site
QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications and help to advance technology and support national security.
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
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national‑security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles may have additional restrictions; factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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