IT Systems Engineer – Configuration & Build (Agile)

QinetiQ Security & Defense Contractors; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer (IT Configuration and Build) to support the development and delivery of advanced aviation IT products. The role involves contributing to systems engineering aspects of project-specific test and production systems, ensuring high standards of hardware configuration testing. Candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, with an understanding of modern operating systems. This position is based in Lincoln, with potential remote working options.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday

Private medical and dental insurance

Company Share Incentive Scheme

Generous paternity and maternity pay

Funded role-specific training

Qualifications

• Experience in using Configuration Management tools.
• Familiarity with Systems and Software Engineering Lifecycles.
• Knowledge of development principles for safety-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to systems engineering aspects of electronic mapping products.
• Define system configurations and build scripts.
• Test systems to ensure proper configuration and build.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Analytical mind

Team collaboration

Education

Understanding of configuration control principles

Expert in Microsoft Office applications

Understanding of modern operating systems

Tools

Windows Deployment Services

Mobile Device Management tools

Job description

A leading defence technology company is seeking a Systems Engineer (IT Configuration and Build) to support the development and delivery of advanced aviation IT products. The role involves contributing to systems engineering aspects of project-specific test and production systems, ensuring high standards of hardware configuration testing. Candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, with an understanding of modern operating systems. This position is based in Lincoln, with potential remote working options.