Maritime Life Support Engineer
At QinetiQ, we are 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 Maritime Life Support Engineer at our Haslar site, where you will work with advanced technology alongside some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
Your primary focus will be the delivery of technical projects related to systems and processes for conducting escape and rescue from submarines, as well as providing engineering support and advice for diving and life support systems, including hyperbaric medicine services.
Your Responsibilities
* Work within the Engineering team to deliver projects for safe escape and rescue from submarines, either individually or as part of a larger team.
* Apply subject‑matter expertise and engineering judgement to solve problems; break down complex tasks and execute the planned schedule of work.
* Deliver work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget, communicating with the Project Technical Lead, PM community and other supporting functions to track progress and address any issues.
* Use project work and training opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge for the betterment of yourself and the overall capability you are working in.
* Where applicable, mentor less experienced team members and improve knowledge across the wider engineering and technical communities.
* When appropriate, produce elements of deliverables, design reports and documentation, and brief the customer on work and findings.
Essential Experience
* Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.
* Demonstrable interest in Maritime Engineering.
Essential Qualifications
* BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent applicable engineering experience.
We value difference and do not 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 Haslar, Gosport. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
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.
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.
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. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means 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.
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