Early Careers - Materials Analyst
How long have you worked in your current role at QinetiQ?
Just over a year, starting in September 2021.
Where do you work?
As I’m on the graduate scheme, I’ve been able to move around the country and see some sites other than my home site of Fort Halstead in Sevenoaks. I’ve been to in Rosyth and Farnborough working in areas of QinetiQ different to that of my home site. This variety of work has allowed me to see how different parts of the company work together on larger projects and programmes, and what possibilities my career can take in the future.
What do you like most about your role?
I like having the ability to see the impact of my work on a wider scale. Business awareness, which builds over time and placements help to see how areas of the business work together. Mechanical testing providing SSS for project planning and T3E. Also that I got the chance to explore other areas of engineering on offer through the placements on the graduate scheme.
How long have you worked in your current role at QinetiQ?
Just over a year, starting in September 2021.
Where do you work?
As I’m on the graduate scheme, I’ve been able to move around the country and see some sites other than my home site of Fort Halstead in Sevenoaks. I’ve been to in Rosyth and Farnborough working in areas of QinetiQ different to that of my home site. This variety of work has allowed me to see how different parts of the company work together on larger projects and programmes, and what possibilities my career can take in the future.
What do you like most about your role?
I like having the ability to see the impact of my work on a wider scale. Business awareness, which builds over time and placements help to see how areas of the business work together. Mechanical testing providing SSS for project planning and T3E. Also that I got the chance to explore other areas of engineering on offer through the placements on the graduate scheme.
What has working within this role at QinetiQ taught you?
I have gained a lot since working at QinetiQ; both discipline specific technical skills and more day-to-day life skills on how to work effectively. The depth and breadth of knowledge that the company holds is something I hope to be learning about for a long time to come. Having experts in the groups that we work in helps QinetiQ to perform on an international stage in our industry. Working at QinetiQ has also helped me to apply the skills gained at university and in previous employment to contribute to the goals of the business, and to develop myself as an individual.
What have you achieved in your role so far?
I used the opportunities available to me since I started at QinetiQ to get the full benefit of what is on offer. Some things I’ve been involved in include presenting my research to Chief Scientists, gained teamwork and mentoring skills, and newer FEA modelling and data analysis experience. All of these opportunities have helped me to improve my confidence as a member of staff, and gain business awareness of how we all work together at QinetiQ.
Why would you recommend a career at QinetiQ?
I’d recommend a career at QinetiQ because of the range of opportunities available. Being my first full time engineering role, it’s been great to use my skills in a company that values my input and I’m being encouraged to bring my own abilities to the table. The role I am in interests me and I look forward to developing my skills and improving further with QinetiQ’s support.
What has working within this role at QinetiQ taught you?
I have gained a lot since working at QinetiQ; both discipline specific technical skills and more day-to-day life skills on how to work effectively. The depth and breadth of knowledge that the company holds is something I hope to be learning about for a long time to come. Having experts in the groups that we work in helps QinetiQ to perform on an international stage in our industry. Working at QinetiQ has also helped me to apply the skills gained at university and in previous employment to contribute to the goals of the business, and to develop myself as an individual.
What have you achieved in your role so far?
I used the opportunities available to me since I started at QinetiQ to get the full benefit of what is on offer. Some things I’ve been involved in include presenting my research to Chief Scientists, gained teamwork and mentoring skills, and newer FEA modelling and data analysis experience. All of these opportunities have helped me to improve my confidence as a member of staff, and gain business awareness of how we all work together at QinetiQ.
Why would you recommend a career at QinetiQ?
I’d recommend a career at QinetiQ because of the range of opportunities available. Being my first full time engineering role, it’s been great to use my skills in a company that values my input and I’m being encouraged to bring my own abilities to the table. The role I am in interests me and I look forward to developing my skills and improving further with QinetiQ’s support.
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