Job Specifications
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18830
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 Systems Engineer at our Fort Halstead 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 Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering and supporting the through-life technical delivery of specialist Test & Evaluation equipment and facilities across MOD Land Ranges in the UK. This role ensures that complex systems operate safely, efficiently and meet the high standards required for national defence capability.
Day-to-day, you’ll lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects, working on system upgrades, integration, testing and acceptance of facilities, vehicles, control, surveillance and data systems. You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, support technical assurance, and contribute to the development of best practice across the team.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Lead the technical delivery of Test & Evaluation projects/work packages to time, cost and quality
Deliver systems engineering outputs across the project lifecycle including proposals, requirements, integration, test and transition into service
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to refine requirements, identify solutions and manage technical risk
Plan and oversee integration, installation and acceptance activities including IT, Safety and Security systems
Produce supplier Statements of Work, tender documents and acceptance criteria
Mentor junior engineers and support capability growth
Essential Experience Of The Senior Systems Engineer
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary systems engineering projects
Experience delivering systems in safety-critical or regulated environments
Experience producing technical artefacts, requirements and delivering certified outcomes
Ability to manage stakeholders and technical delivery across complex programmes
Experience in integration, testing, and transition into service of complex systems
Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and engineering governance
Essential Qualifications For The Senior Systems Engineer
Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Civil)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status
Evidence of experience in systems engineering or equivalent professional training
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 full-time and based at Fort Halstead. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Fort Halstead
Our facilities at Fort Halstead, located in Kent, focus on a wide range of defence-related research, particularly weapons systems and military technology. Modern laboratories enable engineers and scientists to conduct high-tech research in material science, systems engineering, and advanced simulation techniques.
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
Our Recruitment Process
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and w
About the Company
QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.
We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.
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