Title:  Configuration Manager

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:     SF17610

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. We are currently recruiting for a Configuration Manager to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within our Engineering Team.

QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target Systems including the world leading Banshee Target. The effectiveness of frontline military operations is dependent upon the Armed Services having the right equipment and undergoing thorough training against realistic threats. Achieving this effectiveness requires rigorous testing and integration of military equipment with the warfighter and extensive training before deployment.
 

QTS is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture and operation of advanced target systems for live-fire training exercises and weapons test and evaluation. 

The Role
As a Configuration Manager you will be responsible for delivering, maintaining and improving high quality technical configuration solutions by working closely with other Engineering disciplines.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Product configuration management plans, processes and procedure ownership
• Product engineering change control, process and procedure ownership
• Management and leadership of the Engineering Configuration team
• Configuration status records, processes and procedure ownership
• Identifying current industry best Configuration Management practices to support and develop new procedures

Essential experience of the Configuration Manager: 

• You must have previous experience within configuration management
• The Configuration Manager must also have leadership experience

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 QTS Ashford. Hybrid working patterns are available.

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 experience 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

• 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 value, 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 mean 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)