Job Title:  Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: 20271

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 Mission Systems Engineer at our Lincoln site, 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 Mission Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of mission systems capability, developing innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness across complex defence and aerospace environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll work as part of our Mission Solutions team, applying your expertise in systems engineering, modelling, software development, data fusion and analysis to support the design, development, integration and evaluation of advanced mission systems. You will contribute to projects spanning the entire sensor-to-effect chain, helping to develop next-generation capabilities including AI and machine learning-enabled solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and enhancing mission systems through modelling, analysis and systems engineering techniques
• Designing, developing and integrating software solutions using tools such as Python, MATLAB and C++
• Supporting the development and evaluation of AI, machine learning and data fusion applications within operational environments
• Conducting test, evaluation and performance analysis activities to support capability development
• Contributing to the development of mission planning systems and mission data products
• Undertaking research into emerging technologies to inform future mission systems and operational concepts

Essential experience of the Senior Mission Systems Engineer:

• Demonstrable experience in modelling, systems engineering, software development or algorithm development
• Around five years of relevant technical experience within defence, aerospace or a related engineering environment
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++ or similar programming languages
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, data fusion or neural network techniques
• Experience of analysis, simulation, test and evaluation activities
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Essential qualifications for the Senior Mission Systems Engineer:

• Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant STEM discipline
• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Evidence of continued professional development within a scientific, engineering or technical discipline

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 Lincoln site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Lincoln

The Lincoln facility is integral to advancing defence technology and providing innovative solutions to meet the demands of modern military operations. Often working in collaboration with other defence organisations, academia and government agencies to foster innovation and develop integrated solutions and complex defence problems.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

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.

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

• 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

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