Systems Engineer Opportunities

We currently have many opportunities and would love to hear from candidates who are interested in joining us now or in the future.

If there is alignment between your skills and the opportunities currently available, we will be contact.  Should there not be anything suitable at present, with your permission, we will keep your CV on file for consideration as future roles become available.

It’s an exciting time to be part of QinetiQ.  We continue to grow into new markets in the UK and around the world and have many opportunities for talented people interested in joining us.

We help our customers respond to rapidly evolving threats, based on our expertise in secured navigation, radar, training, secure communication platforms, intelligence, surveillance and cyber security.  We deliver ‘Mission-Led Innovation’ into global defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.  We take cutting-edge technologies and develop specialist products to meet demanding needs.

What do our Systems Engineers do?
QinetiQ's Systems Engineers are renowned both for leading and supporting development of our own range of world-leading products and for providing high quality, independent advice to a wide range of customers in support of their major acquisition programmes.  We are looking for people to join our established capability who are interested in applying and developing their systems engineering competencies across a number of domains, both military and commercial.

You’ll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain’s Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You’ll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that’s proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you’ll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices.  Our blended approach to learning means you’ll have access to training, mentoring, assisted professional-development, and on the job training.

We have opportunities to work as Systems Engineers in the following areas:

• Product Development (full lifecycle)
• Navigation including Ground Segment Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• Electronic Warfare
• National Security
• Radar
• Communications & Information Systems (particularly in the military and security/cyber environments)
• Customer-Friend, Acquisition or Subject Matter Expert (SME) Advice:
• Consultancy and Business Analysis
• Through-life engineering (design, planning, management)
• Research & Innovation
• Application of Systems Engineering principles across the lifecycle
• Leading engagement with customers and developing new propositions
• Service Delivery

Opportunities exist to work on and develop projects for Defence, other Government Departments, in the Commercial Sector and Internationally.

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)

Key points

• QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas.
• We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal.
• We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you’ll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development, and on the job training.
• Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority.
• With our Adaptive approach, you can balance your life with our adaptive-working approach.

Why we’re different

Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking.

Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It’s our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals.

Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives.

Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals – often in environments where there is no second chance for failure.

Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels.

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.

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.

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.

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