Opportunities in Mission Solutions

QinetiQ Group plc; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security technology company in the UK is seeking skilled Mission Solutions scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and developers. The role involves software development primarily in Matlab, Python, and C++, with a focus on systems engineering and machine learning. Candidates should have qualifications in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering, along with strong analytical skills. The position offers remote, hybrid, and on-site work options, along with career advancement opportunities through expert training and mentorship.

Benefits

Expert training and mentoring

Career development opportunities

Conference attendance support

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop expertise in systems engineering and mission solutions.
• Eligibility for UKSC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Software development with core skills in Matlab, Python, and C++ preferred.
• Data fusion in operational contexts using machine learning techniques.
• Interoperability techniques including tactical datalinks and secure communications.
• Systems Engineering and AI in mission-driven applications.
• Development and integration of mission planning systems.

Skills

Software development

Matlab

Python

C++

Machine learning

Neural networking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualifications or experience in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Software development with core skills in Matlab, Python, and C++ preferred, but knowledge of other programming languages useful.
• Data fusion in an operational context, using machine learning and neural networking techniques.
• Interoperability techniques including the use of tactical datalinks and secure communications.
• Systems Engineering.
• Autonomy and AI in mission‑driven applications.
• Development, and test and integration of HMI processes.
• Synthetic environments for assessing performance using data and statistical analysis.
• Development and integration of mission planning systems.
• Practical and theoretical research, considering the use of emerging technologies to provide evidence and ideas for future mission systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualifications or experience in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering.
• Ability to develop depth and breadth of expertise in systems engineering and mission solutions.
• Eligibility for UKSC clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

We offer a dynamic career path with opportunities for mid‑career and senior Mission Solutions scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and developers. You will receive expert training, mentoring, and targeted professional development. For senior roles, conference attendance and paper presentation opportunities will be available. If you have senior management potential, we will support its development.

Location: Deployable to Belgium and other overseas sites with support for close partnership with NATO allies. Remote, hybrid and on‑site work options are available.