Overview

Join to apply for the Principal System Engineer role at QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom.

Join to apply for the Principal System Engineer role at QinetiQ Target Systems - United Kingdom

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits. Role ID: SF18617. This role is based at the Portsmouth site with hybrid working patterns available.

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. You will lead a team to deliver STEATS (Synthetic Test Environment and Analysis Tools Service) capabilities in support of the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services) contract.

The Role

As a Principal System Engineer, you will be leading a team of Engineers to deliver the required STEATS capabilities in support of the NCSISS contract. Day-to-day, you’ll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the STEATS offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Shaping and guiding future strategy for the STEATS offering
• Providing technical support in terms of Technical Delivery Plans
• Technical management of specific, delegated projects
• Being the technical point of contact for our customers

Essential Experience Of The Principal Systems Engineer

• Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable
• Previous maritime experience would be an advantage
• Understanding of the Technical Assurance process
• Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark

Essential Qualifications For The Principal Systems Engineer

• Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent)
• Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation

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 37 hours per week based at our Portsmouth site. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Security and Vetting

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Some roles are subject to national security vetting and related restrictions.

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