Overview

Job title: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Ashford, Kent

Company: QinetiQ Target Systems

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible hybrid working

About The Role

We are recruiting a Senior Electronics Engineer to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within our Engineering Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state of the art unmanned aerial and surface target systems, including the world leading Banshee target. QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.

What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Electronics Engineering Manager, you will join a dynamic team of engineers who design and develop electronic systems and payloads for a family of unmanned target vehicles. The role requires a strong understanding of electronic design principles and the successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineers, to ensure all systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Duties

• Electronic System Design
• Detailed low-level analogue and digital design to support both new and legacy products
• Production and maintenance of design records in accordance with company procedures
• Project Management
• Provide Technical Support to Engineering Trials Activities
• Mentoring and assisting in the training of more junior electronic design engineers
• PCB Design
• FPGA Design using VHDL
• Occasional international travel to support worldwide operations may be required

What do I need?

You will be degree qualified in a relevant field or have equivalent experience and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an electronic engineering development environment. You’ll also need to have experience in the design of electronic products, a good working knowledge of PCB and component level circuit design and hands on experience of using electronic test and measurement equipment. Experience in the design of RF products is desirable, as is being or a desire to work towards Chartered Engineer status.

We Also Ask That You

• are competent in technical report writing
• have excellent communication skills
• have a genuine interest to work with product realisation
• are creative and pragmatic
• are interested and willing to handle a diverse portfolio of projects and assignments
• have strong time management skills
• are self-driven and able to deliver
• use structured and documented work methods

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds collaborate to undertake this exciting journey. Through effective teamwork and diverse perspectives, you’ll solve complex problems in an inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential.

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
• Competitive 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
• Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles require national security vetting; applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Some roles have restrictions related to nationality or other factors.

For information on National Security Vetting, please see UK government guidance: GOV.UK