Overview

Be part of the future. At QinetiQ, we’re creating tomorrow with cutting-edge defence technology and ground-breaking innovations. Join us as a Combat System Engineer at our Portsmouth site to work with advanced technology alongside brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Combat System Engineer, you will contribute to the UK’s Armed Forces by delivering integration, test, evaluation and acceptance activities across all phases of the equipment lifecycle to support operationally effective Combat System capability. You will operate within a team delivering the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) contract, conducting integration and testing under the guidance of Senior Combat System Engineers, and in partnership with the NCSISS Project Manager. You will develop test plans, conduct integration, and produce supporting evidence for customer use. You will also support customer engagement to understand requirements related to capability and programme constraints.

Your Responsibilities

• Execute key systems engineering activities on significant projects
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders to meet customer and business needs and mitigate issues
• 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, potentially overseas

Essential Experience

• Relevant experience in an 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 is acceptable with appropriate experience

We value diversity and welcome candidates from different backgrounds and education levels, provided you can demonstrate the required experience and willingness to learn.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at the Portsmouth site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites is expected.

Location and Facilities

PTP – Portsmouth Technology Park: a facility focused on advanced technology development, engineering services, and modelling/simulation to analyse and predict performance.

Why Join QinetiQ?

We are growing into new markets globally, driven by innovation and tackling complex challenges. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration across disciplines, enabling you to contribute to solving complex problems in a diverse environment where you can be authentic, valued and realise your potential. Visit www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq to learn more about our workplace culture.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension 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 covering various insurance and ticket options
• Support for Armed Forces through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities in local communities

Recruitment Process

We strive to make recruitment inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. National security vetting may be required; some roles require eligibility for SC clearance.

UK SV National Security Vetting guidance: GOV.UK

Additional Information

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

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom