Aerospace Mission Systems & Weapons Integration Engineer

QinetiQ; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday

Health Insurance

Civilian Defence sector benefits

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking an Aerospace Mission Systems & Weapons Integration Engineer for their Lincoln site. You will lead and support the delivery of mission systems integration, evaluation, testing and safety across air platforms with a focus on certification, qualification and operational performance.

The role requires extensive aerospace experience, strong problem solving, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive aerospace mission systems, avionics or weapons integration experience.
• Experience in air platforms, OME, or sensor/warning systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems integration and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safe delivery of aerospace mission systems and weapons integration activities across air platforms.
• Conduct technical assessments on certification, performance, operability and safety.
• Provide specialist engineering advice to customers and project teams.
• Contribute across full project lifecycle from requirements to delivery.
• Develop integrated engineering solutions meeting regulatory requirements.
• Produce hazard-focused risk assessments and reports for modifications.

Skills

Aerospace Systems

Avionics

Weapons Integration

Problem Solving

Education

ONC/HNC/HND or EngTech/IEng/CEng

Job description

Package: £56,2500- £62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20432

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. Join us as an Aerospace Mission Systems & Weapons Integration Engineer at our Lincoln site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Aerospace Mission Systems & Weapons Integration Engineer, you'll be responsible for the efficient, safe and effective conduct of specific evaluation, test and/or trial activities. This will typically encompass Air platforms and OME (Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives) certification, qualification, performance, operability and safety in the role domains.

Day-to-day, you'll provide specialist scientific or technical advice and consultation. Tasks will encompass the project lifecycle from technical strategy through to delivery, working as part of multidisciplinary teams requiring solution definition efforts that will be delivered in accordance with the associate Project Delivery Plan.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and support the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of aerospace mission systems, weapons integration, evaluation, test, and trial activities across air platforms
• Conduct technical assessments relating to certification, qualification, performance, operability, and safety of aircraft, mission systems, and weapon capabilities
• Provide specialist engineering advice and consultation to customers and project teams, supporting complex technical and operational challenges
• Contribute across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and solution definition through to delivery in line with Technical Delivery Plans
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver integrated engineering solutions that meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Produce technical, hazard-focused, risk-based assessments and reports covering equipment modifications, platform enhancements, and the introduction of new aircraft, mission systems, and weapon systems

Essential experience of the Aerospace Mission Systems & Weapons Integration Engineer:

• Extensive Aerospace Mission Systems, Avionics or Weapons Integration Engineering experience
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: OME, air weapons integration, mission systems, complex electronic hardware, communications/navigation/identification systems, displays and controls, or sensor and warning systems
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems integration, platform operability, and mission system performance within an operational environment
• Knowledge of military or civil aircraft certification, qualification, regulatory compliance, and applicable safety standards
• Experience in systems testing, evaluation, independent technical assessment, safety auditing, or assurance activities
• Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated engineer with excellent problem-solving skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to work across diverse technical challenges

Essential qualifications for the Aerospace Mission Systems & Weapons Integration Engineer:

• Hold industry recognised qualified within Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electronic or Systems Engineering field (ONC, HNC, HND or professionally registered EngTech, IEng, CEng, or working towards professional 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 Lincoln site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. We can accommodate candidates working form our other UK hubs including Bristol, Salisbury, Waddington and Warton.

The Lincoln facility is integral to advancing defence technology and providing innovative solutions to meet the demands of modern military operations. Often working in collaboration with other defence organisations, academia and government agencies to foster innovation and develop integrated solutions and complex defence problems.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and 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
• 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
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community