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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18830
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 Senior Systems Engineer 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 Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering and supporting the through-life technical delivery of specialist Test & Evaluation equipment and facilities across MOD Land Ranges in the UK. This role ensures that complex systems operate safely, efficiently and meet the high standards required for national defence capability.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects, working on system upgrades, integration, testing and acceptance of facilities, vehicles, control, surveillance and data systems. You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, support technical assurance, and contribute to the development of best practice across the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the technical delivery of test & evaluation system development projects to time, cost and quality Delivering systems engineering outputs across the project lifecycle including proposals, requirements, integration, test and transition into service Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to refine requirements, identify solutions and manage technical risk Planning and overseeing integration, installation and acceptance activities including IT, Safety and Security systems Producing supplier statements of work, tender documents and acceptance criteria Mentoring junior Engineers and support capability growth
Essential experience of the Senior Systems Engineer:
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary systems engineering projects Experience delivering systems in safety-critical or regulated environments Experience producing technical artefacts, requirements and delivering certified outcomes Ability to manage stakeholders and technical delivery across complex programmes Experience in integration, testing, and transition into service of complex systems Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and engineering governance
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Essential qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer:
Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Civil) Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status Evidence of experience in systems engineering or equivalent professional training
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 can be based at one of our locations (Amesbury, Farnborough, Sevenoaks or Shoeburyness). Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
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 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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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) #UKD
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