The Role
As an E3 Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective test and evaluation of aircraft, land platforms and associated electronic and armament systems operating in complex electromagnetic environments.
Day-to-day, you’ll provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution and assurance of electromagnetic trials across civil and military programmes.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing E3 technical expertise in a customer facing and delivery focused environment
2. Understanding customer problems and contributing to innovative engineering solutions
3. Producing test plans, technical reports and presentation material in line with project requirements
4. Identifying E3 technical risks and supporting Project Managers with mitigation
5. Supporting the planning and delivery of electromagnetic trials programmes
6. Maintaining continued technical engagement with key internal and external stakeholders
Essential experience of the E3 Senior Engineer:
7. Proven understanding of fundamental electromagnetic theory
8. Experience across E3 technical areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) or High‑Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
9. Ability to author technical documentation including test plans and reports
10. Experience working within technical governance frameworks
11. Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
12. Confidence to stand behind engineering judgement and challenge constructively
Essential qualifications for the Senior Engineer:
13. Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics
14. Evidence of continued professional learning and development
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 full time and based at MOD Boscombe Down. Adaptive working is available, with at least 3 days per week nominally expected on site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Boscombe Down
MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.
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
15. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
16. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
17. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
18. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
19. 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
20. 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.