Senior Test Engineer

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Portsmouth seeks a Senior Test Engineer to manage System Integration and Testing requirements. You will provide technical leadership and be responsible for developing IT Technical test frameworks. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in system integration and a degree in Science or Engineering. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT System Integration and testing methodologies.
• Proven experience as a Technical Leader.
• Demonstrable understanding of System Engineering and System testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assurance.
• Support the development of Test staff.
• Manage and deliver customer System Integration and Testing requirements.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Education

First degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Package:Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18112

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Test Engineer at our Portsmouthsite, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Senior Test Engineer, you will provide both management and delivery of our customer’s System Integration and Testing requirements being a key resource ensuring that the system delivered is fit for use and fit for purpose.

Day-to-day, you’ll be leading project teams by managing and guiding staff to deliver solutions for both new and existing customers providing technical leadership at the heart of Defences modernisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical leadership and assurance by understanding and interpreting the appropriate technical standards required
• Supporting the development of Test staff in both technical disciplines and resourcing decisions
• Being responsible for the development of the design and implementation of IT Technical test frameworks
• The production of technical delivery plans and high level documentation including reports, presentations and roadmaps
• Understanding market requirements and future technology developments and applying them to technical solutions

Essential experience of the Senior Test Engineer:

• Extensive experience delivering technical contributions in IT System Integration, testing methodologies and acceptance trails
• Proven experience being a Technical Leader contributing to both success and growth
• Demonstrable experience of broad comprehensive understandings and concepts within the areas of System Engineering, System integration and System testing
• The ability to make complex judgements based on advanced analytical thought with a strong commercial awareness
• Previous experience identifying problems and providing pragmatic solutions

Essential qualifications for the Senior Test Engineer:

• A first degree in Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Portsdown Technology Park site.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)