Senior Systems Engineer — Maritime Defence & SoS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant Support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Portsmouth invites a Principal Systems Engineer to shape the future of Royal Navy capability by guiding complex System of Systems across Hybrid Navy initiatives. You will lead technical bids, mentor engineers and collaborate with MOD, Navy and international stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge defence solutions.

Role is 37 hours per week at Portsmouth Technology Park, with travel to other sites as required; eligibility for SC clearance is required.

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

Defence industry

System of Systems

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Portsmouth invites a Principal Systems Engineer to shape the future of Royal Navy capability by guiding complex System of Systems across Hybrid Navy initiatives. You will lead technical bids, mentor engineers and collaborate with MOD, Navy and international stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge defence solutions.

Role is 37 hours per week at Portsmouth Technology Park, with travel to other sites as required; eligibility for SC clearance is required.