Lead Systems Engineer, Maritime & Defence

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

QinetiQ in Portsmouth is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to shape Royal Navy capability by integrating emerging technologies, autonomous systems and complex networks for operational advantage. You’ll provide technical leadership across Hybrid Navy initiatives from concept through delivery.

The role requires an engineering degree, CEng or equivalent, and eligibility for security clearance. It is a 37-hour week at Portsmouth Technology Park with travel to other sites and reassessment of

Qualifications

• Significant Systems Engineering experience within Defence or Maritime environments.
• Experience leading complex System of Systems integration activities.
• Strong understanding of maritime operations, defence programmes or combat systems.
• Experience engaging with senior customers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of capability development, acquisition or procurement environments.
• Experience providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership across complex systems engineering programmes.
• Developing and maturing Hybrid Navy concepts and System of Systems architectures.
• Engaging directly with MOD, Royal Navy and international stakeholders.
• Leading technical bids, proposals and solution development activities.
• Managing technical risks and ensuring engineering excellence.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technical specialists.

Skills

Systems engineering

System of Systems

Maritime operations

Stakeholder engagement

Capability development

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Engineering degree

CEng or equivalent

Security clearance eligible

Job description

QinetiQ in Portsmouth is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to shape Royal Navy capability by integrating emerging technologies, autonomous systems and complex networks for operational advantage. You’ll provide technical leadership across Hybrid Navy initiatives from concept through delivery.

The role requires an engineering degree, CEng or equivalent, and eligibility for security clearance. It is a 37-hour week at Portsmouth Technology Park with travel to other sites and reassessment of