Overview

Combat System Engineer - Communications at QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom. Portsmouth site with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in partnership with leading engineers.

Package and Role Details

• Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
• Role ID: SF18207
• Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom (hybrid patterns available; 37 hours per week)
• Travel: Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites may be required

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
• Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
• Performing one or more key systems engineering activities (e.g., requirements engineering, system design, operation and support)
• Contributing to technical documentation in support of the work carried out
• Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
• Understanding and applying relevant regulatory, safety and technical standards to ensure compliance

Essential Experience

• Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
• Proven experience in Maritime 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

We value difference and welcome candidates with the required experience and a willingness to learn. This role requires eligibility for security clearance.

Working Arrangements

This role is 37 hours per week and based at our Bristol or Portsmouth site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP)

Piragraph: PTP is a key facility focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services, used for research, development, modelling and simulation to meet operational requirements.

Why Join QinetiQ?

QinetiQ offers an environment that values collaboration across diverse disciplines, encouraging innovation and solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can be authentic and realise your potential.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
• Health-related benefits (Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance)
• Employee discount portal covering various services
• Support for Armed Forces community and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering opportunities

Recruitment Process

QinetiQ aims to be inclusive and supportive. If a disability or health condition may affect assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. National security vetting may apply; some roles require SC clearance as a minimum.

UKSV guidance for applicants: GOV.UK

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

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