Title:  Defence Intelligence Systems Engineers

Location: 

Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:  Permanent Full Time

Package:         Competitive Salary + Benefits Package 

Role ID:           SF17751

 

It is an exciting time to be part of QinetiQ we currently have several opportunities in our Defence Intelligence Teams and would love to hear from candidates who are interested in joining us as we continue to grow into new markets around the world. These roles sit within our Systems Engineering discipline, underpinning the system level view our customers call upon.  You will work closely with others and often have direct contact with internal and external customers, including teams developing bespoke technology.

 

QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the expertise and support to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving.

 

Secured Navigation Opportunities

 

About these roles:

QinetiQ provides critical support to our customers in the delivery of Secured Navigation, which can be depended on when accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) is mission-critical. Our specialist teams provide our clients with consultancy support, research and the development of services & security capabilities for the next generation of navigation systems. We are interested in hearing from candidates who are keen to develop their career in the design and implementation of Navigation Systems and interested in the technical delivery of innovative solutions.

 

Desired Experience:

  • Navigation system specification
  • Navigation signal processing
  • Multi-sensor navigation
  • Robust navigation techniques (anti-jam, anti-spoof)
  • Real Time Kinematic satellite navigation
  • GNSS security
  • Systems Engineering

 

Integrated Logistic Support Opportunities

 

About these roles:

As a Systems Engineer with a particular focus on Through Life Engineering, there will be a mixture of working with, or as a supplier to, the MOD. Supporting the Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILSM), Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Product Support Manager (PSM) in the delivery of planning and support arrangements relating to the technical elements of equipment support and logistics services. 

 

You will be the ILS point of contact for appropriate projects, ensuring relevant interface across stakeholders and will have the ability to engage with relevant stakeholders at various levels to support the delivery of ILS activities.  In addition, the role involves working with product development teams to ensure ILS elements are contained in the design. You will be required to develop, improve and adapt their approach to fit the requirements of the team and the business, with the ability to contribute to and produce relevant ILS documentation.

 

Desired Experience:

  • Experience designing through life support processes in support of product and service solutions
  • Ensuring that the assigned requirements are in line with the system Validation & Verification strategy.
  • Experience of recommending the tailoring of ILS activities to meet the requirements of a particular project.
  • Experience conducting a range of AR&M activities & spares modelling and produce related MTA, LORA, FMECA & RCM reports.
  • Knowledge of UK & international standards relating to ILS activities.
  • An ability to challenge design concepts and trade requirements, in order to optimise support.
  • In-depth knowledge of Def Stan 00-600, in-depth knowledge of Defence Logistics Framework (was JSP 886) and the product lifecycle including the CADMID cycle.

 

 

Communications & Information Systems Opportunities

 

About these roles:-

As a CIS Engineer, you will be working on varied and interesting projects with Government Customers to develop products designed to secure the UK’s borders, and provide solutions for National Security and Counter-Terrorism issues faced by the UK.  You will be working on Product Development Projects taking new or existing requirements and feeding them into the Product Development Lifecycle, supporting throughout the V&V phase of projects.

 
Desired Experience:

  • Experience working throughout the Product Development Lifecycle
  • Previous experience in System Engineering is preferable
  • Customer facing experience: able to listen, empathise and feedback
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant STEM subject
  • Understanding and analysing stakeholder needs and expectations to capture and manage their requirements for a capability.

 

Please note, we value difference and we do not have a fixed idea requirement 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.

 

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

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

Security

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

 

Our Benefits

Adaptive and flexible working

Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant

Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community
 
 
Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

 

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.

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 an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.  
Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.  You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. 

 

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.