Title:  Maritime Systems Engineer Opportunities

Roles:               Maritime Systems Engineers Opportunities

Locations:        Portsdown Technology Park, Portsmouth
Package:          Competitive Salary + Benefits Package 
Role Type:        Full-time / Permanent

It is an exciting time to be part of QinetiQ we currently have several opportunities in our Maritime Engineering Team 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.  

What do our Systems Engineers do?

Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the Chief Engineers and other Technical Leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business.

Opportunities for new Systems Engineers

In your first engineering role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Engineers and help them develop into competent System Engineers so they can contribute with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Combat Systems Engineers and Acoustics Systems Engineers.

Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers

If you’re a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you’ll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training.

Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you can expect to be leading teams to deliver key project deliverables as well as contributing to growing QinetiQ’s system engineering community. If you have senior management potential, we’ll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you’ll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body,

Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise.

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 - Combat, Maritime, Weapons and Accoustic Systems Engineering 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

• Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority

• With our adaptive approach, you can work the way you want – flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working

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.

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.

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

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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 the 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.