Mission Systems Engineer: AI-Driven Combat Air Systems (Onsite)

QinetiQ; Coningsby; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ at RAF Coningsby is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to shape and enhance mission systems for frontline air platforms. You will work with military personnel, develop data and software tools, and apply AI techniques to improve operational effectiveness.

Based onsite five days a week, the role involves cross-disciplinary teamwork across sensor-to-effect chains, supporting Typhoon and Lightning programmes with cutting-edge analytics and simulation.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of demonstrable experience in mission systems, mission data, modelling and simulation, systems engineering or operational analysis.
• Experience of software development using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar programming languages.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and system integration activities.
• Experience applying data analysis, data fusion, machine learning or AI techniques to solve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Developing, producing, testing and evaluating mission data and mission system capabilities
• Conducting modelling, simulation and operational analysis activities to assess system performance and effectiveness
• Developing software tools and applications using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar technologies
• Supporting the integration, enhancement and evaluation of mission planning and mission support systems
• Applying data fusion, machine learning and AI techniques to operational challenges
• Working collaboratively with military personnel, customers and stakeholders to develop innovative mission-focused solutions

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

QinetiQ at RAF Coningsby is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to shape and enhance mission systems for frontline air platforms. You will work with military personnel, develop data and software tools, and apply AI techniques to improve operational effectiveness.

Based onsite five days a week, the role involves cross-disciplinary teamwork across sensor-to-effect chains, supporting Typhoon and Lightning programmes with cutting-edge analytics and simulation.