QinetiQ
Systems Engineering - eDV Required
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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 Principal Systems Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role We are offering a range of exciting technical opportunities within UK national security and defence, focused on developing and delivering operational capabilities across Cyber, Cryptography and Operational Technology.
In these roles, you will have the opportunity to work closely with customers, applying strong skills in customer-friend support, systems thinking, requirements engineering and product development. You will be able to operate across a project’s lifecycle, engaging with complex stakeholder groups, understanding their needs and helping to shape, define and deliver impactful technical solutions.
We have opportunities available at a variety of levels and are keen to speak with candidates from diverse technical backgrounds.
Who We’re Looking For We recognise that strong technical professionals come from a range of career paths. We actively welcome interest from individuals with relevant security clearance who may currently be working as:
Systems Engineers Delivery Managers Product Owners / Product Managers Technical Leads Product and Software Engineers Or similar roles with transferable experience
If you bring experience in leading teams, shaping requirements, delivering complex technology solutions, or working closely with stakeholders in secure or mission-critical environments, we would be keen to explore how your background could support our work.
Key Responsibilities Depending on your background and level, your responsibilities may include:
Delivering customer-focused advice and business analysis to support internal and external stakeholders Understanding and analysing stakeholder needs, and eliciting, capturing and managing requirements Supporting or leading the planning and delivery of acquisition, research or product development activities Working as part of, or leading, multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions meet requirements Translating business and operational needs into structured system requirements and constraints Contributing to the identification and development of new customer opportunities
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Skills and Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with:
Ability to understand and analyse operational, user or mission needs Experience leading or working with technical experts and delivery teams to develop solutions Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and requirements definition Systems Engineering knowledge
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
Cyber Defence Cryptography (e.g. Crypt-Key) Vulnerability Research Cyber Exercising
Experience gained in, or transferable from, adjacent roles with demonstrable ability to:
Develop products Manage stakeholders Shape requirements Contribute to complex technical solutions in secure or high-assurance environments
Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline Working towards or membership of a relevant professional body
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 site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Malvern The Malvern facility is noted for its work in national security, electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for security, military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.
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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 Our Benefits
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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 hold eDV clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) #GBNS
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