Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19914
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 Systems Engineer at our Malvern, Farnborough or Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) sites, 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 Systems Engineer, you will support the development and integration of complex systems that underpin the UK’s underwater test and evaluation capability, including systems deployed into live operational environments at BUTEC.
Day-to-day, you’ll contribute across the systems engineering lifecycle, supporting requirements capture, system design, integration and test activities, and working closely with software, hardware, and project teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the integration of software, hardware and firmware across complex systems
* Contributing to systems engineering activities across requirements, architecture, integration and test
* Working closely with project, software, integration and verification teams
* Supporting engagement with stakeholders to capture and manage system requirements
* Assisting with integration, verification and validation activities
* Producing and maintaining high-quality systems engineering documentation
Essential experience of the Systems Engineer:
* Experience working as a Systems Engineer or within a systems engineering environment
* Requirements engineering and requirements management
* System design, integration and test activities
* Applying systems engineering best practice
* Ability to work across multiple projects and disciplines
Essential qualifications for the Systems Engineer:
* Degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
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 Malvern, Farnborough or Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) sites with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
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 helping to advance technology and support national security.
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 experiences 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.
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 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 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 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.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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