Overview

Associate Combat Systems Engineer at QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom, Portsmouth site. 37 hours per week, hybrid working pattern available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Role involves integration, test, evaluation and acceptance activities across the equipment lifecycle to support the development and delivery of operationally effective Combat System capability. You will work within the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) team to deliver engineering outputs and associated customer communications.

Responsibilities

• Execute key systems engineering activities on significant projects
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
• Direct technical documentation in support of work carried out
• Deliver work and report progress to project leads and customers
• Conduct sea trials on Royal Navy ships, including potential overseas activities
• Develop test plans, conduct integration, and produce supporting evidence for customer use

Essential Experience

• Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
• Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
• Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration

Essential Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification acceptable with appropriate experience

About the Role and Location

This role is based at Portsmouth site with hybrid working options. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

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 more
• Defence sector recognition through Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities

Our Recruitment Process

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, discuss potential reasonable adjustments with the Recruiter. Some roles require national security vetting; applicants who already hold vetting may transfer it on appointment. All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance at minimum.

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