Associate Communications Engineer

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health plans

Employee discounts

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ in Portsmouth is seeking an Associate Communications Engineer to develop underwater maritime communications technologies. You will support design, integration and testing, working with project managers and technical leads to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

Role involves modelling, trials planning, data analysis and producing technical reports. Requires a STEM degree, driving license and willingness to obtain DV clearance; 37 hours per week at the Portsmouth site.

Qualifications

• Experience on engineering or scientific projects and understanding of engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge of RF communications principles and techniques.
• Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, CAD or similar tools for analysis and modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with data interpretation ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical report/documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, integration and testing of underwater maritime communications systems.
• Conduct modelling, evaluation and data analysis to support project delivery.
• Plan and support laboratory and field trials and report results.
• Produce technical documentation, presentations and artefacts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex communications challenges.
• Assist with system installation, acceptance activities and customer-focused outputs.

Skills

Engineering experience

RF communications

MATLAB/Simulink

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Engineering/Physics/Math degree

Full UK Driving License

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CAD

Job description

Package: £45675 - £50750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20397

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 Associate Communications Engineer at our Portsmouth 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 Associate Communications Engineer, you\'ll play a key role in developing innovative underwater communications capabilities that help our customers solve complex maritime challenges and deliver mission-critical outcomes

Day-to-day, you\'ll support the research, design, development, integration and testing of underwater maritime communications systems, working with project managers and technical leads to deliver innovative solutions. You\'ll contribute to modelling, analysis, trials planning, experimentation and system evaluation activities, produce technical reports and documentation, analyse performance data, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges across both laboratory and operational maritime environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the design, development, integration and testing of underwater maritime communications systems
• Conducting technical analysis, modelling and evaluation activities to support project delivery and technology development
• Planning and supporting laboratory and field trials, including data collection, analysis and reporting
• Producing high-quality technical documentation, presentations, test reports and design artefacts
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to complex communications engineering challenges
• Assisting with system installation, acceptance activities and the delivery of customer-focused technical outputs

Essential experience of the Associate Communications Engineer:

• Experience of working on engineering or scientific projects, with an understanding of engineering processes and lifecycle activities
• Knowledge of communications engineering principles, including RF communications concepts and techniques
• Experience using engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, CAD or similar analysis and modelling software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and produce clear recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing technical reports, presentations or documentation

Essential qualifications for the Associate Communications Engineer:

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or another relevant STEM discipline
• Full and Clean UK Driving License

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.

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 utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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

• 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

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)