Associate Mission Systems Engineer

QinetiQ; Coningsby; On-site; GBP 44,100 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Life assurance

Generous holiday

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ, based at RAF Coningsby, is seeking an Associate Mission Systems Engineer to help develop and enhance mission systems for frontline aircraft. The role is full‑time at the Coningsby site, with responsibility for modelling, analysis and software development in collaboration with military personnel.

You will work on data analysis, simulation, and ML techniques using Python, MATLAB and C++, contributing to system testing and integration.

Qualifications

• Modelling, analysis, software development, or related discipline.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++ programming.

Responsibilities

• Modelling, simulation and analysis of mission systems and scenarios.
• Development, testing and evaluation of mission data and support capabilities.
• Developing software and analytics tools using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar.
• System testing, integration and performance assessment activities.
• Applying data analysis and machine learning techniques to operational challenges.
• Research into emerging technologies, autonomy and AI‑enabled mission systems.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Education

Degree in Physics

Applied Mathematics

Engineering

Job description

Package: £44,100 - £49,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: 20332

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are creating cutting‑edge defence technology and innovations to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Associate Mission Systems Engineer at our Lincoln site, embedded at RAF Coningsby, where you will work with advanced technology alongside brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Associate Mission Systems Engineer, you will support the development and enhancement of mission systems capabilities that contribute directly to the operational effectiveness of current and future combat air platforms. This role is based at the Mission Support Centre at RAF Coningsby and offers a unique opportunity to work directly with military personnel, supporting delivery of mission‑critical capabilities for frontline operations. You will be comfortable working in a military environment and collaborating closely with RAF stakeholders on a daily basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the modelling, simulation and analysis of mission systems and operational scenarios
• Assisting with the development, testing and evaluation of mission data and mission support capabilities
• Developing software and analytical tools using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar technologies
• Contributing to system testing, integration and performance assessment activities
• Applying data analysis and machine learning techniques to operational challenges
• Supporting research into emerging technologies, autonomy and AI‑enabled mission systems

Essential experience of the Associate Mission Systems Engineer

• Relevant technical experience in modelling, analysis, software development, systems engineering or a related discipline
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar programming languages
• Knowledge of modelling, simulation, data analysis or algorithm development techniques
• Experience using analytical approaches to solve technical problems
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and customer environments

Desirable experience of the Associate Mission Systems Engineer

• Experience working with Mission Data within a defence or aerospace environment
• Knowledge or experience of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, capability development or analysis
• Understanding of AI, machine learning, neural networks or data fusion techniques
• Familiarity with mission planning systems, synthetic environments or operational analysis
• Experience supporting defence, aerospace or military aviation programmes

Essential qualifications for the Associate Mission Systems Engineer

• Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant STEM discipline
• Alternatively, equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical field

This role is 37 hours per week and is based full‑time at our RAF Coningsby site. Due to the nature of the work and close collaboration with military personnel, this role requires onsite attendance five days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites may be required.

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

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