Overview

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Role

As a Combat System Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK’s Armed Forces, supporting the delivery of integration, test, evaluation and acceptance activities across all phases of the equipment lifecycle to deliver operationally effective Combat System capability. You will work within a team of engineers to deliver the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) contract and develop a test plan, conduct integration and produce supporting evidence for customer use.

You will operate under the guidance of Senior Combat System Engineers and in partnership with the NCSISS Project Manager, ensuring a consistent approach to design, delivery and support of our service and advice in accordance with the Technical Delivery Plan. You will have responsibility for delegated project tasks and engage with customers to understand requirements regarding capability and programme constraints.

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
• Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
• Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
• Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy ships, including potentially overseas

Essential Experience Of The Combat System Engineer

• 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 For The Combat System Engineer

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

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education; if you have the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

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

PTP

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility uses modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on complex challenges. You’ll experience a collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture where teams with different backgrounds work together to solve problems.

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 more
• Armed Forces Covenant support and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible and support candidates to perform at their best. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Many roles require national security vetting; eligibility for SC clearance is required for this role.

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