System Engineer

QinetiQ; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate System Engineer to join their innovative team in Bristol. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing maritime systems that support the UK’s Armed Forces, utilizing cutting-edge technology. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, engage in exciting projects, and have opportunities for international travel. This position offers a dynamic working environment where your contributions will make a real difference. If you're eager to grow your skills in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field.
• Proven experience in Maritime Systems, Radar, Sonar, or Weapons.

Responsibilities

• Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects.
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure customer needs are satisfied.
• Contributing to technical documentation in support of the work.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Maritime Systems

Requirements Engineering

Test & Evaluation

Integration

Education

Honours Degree in Engineering

HNC/D Level qualification

Job description

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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18207

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 System Engineer at our Bristol or Portsmouth site, 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 System Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK’s Armed Forces, and will give you the chance to grow your skills and knowledge in an area of Systems Engineering that deals with some the latest technologies being utilised by the Royal Navy.

Day-to-day, you’ll play a major role in the development and sustainment of maritime systems for both the Royal Navy and overseas navies. You will work as part of a team that provides the necessary combat systems engineering advice and other services covering the entire system life cycle from capability management and requirements engineering through to system in-service support and ultimately disposal. In this role you will also have the opportunity to travel overseas to support on external supplier testing and trials, as well as sea trials on board Royal Navy ships.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
• Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
• Performing one or more of key systems engineering activities (e.g. requirements engineering, system design, operation and support)
• Contributing to technical documentation in support of the work carried out
• Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
• Understand and apply relevant regulatory, safety and technical standards to work and support compliance
  
  
  

Essential Experience Of The System Engineer

• Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
• Proven experience in Maritime Systems, or; Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
• Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications For The System Engineer

• Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification is acceptable if accompanied with appropriate experience
  
  
  

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 Bristol or Portsmouth site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

PTP

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.

Bristol

The QinetiQ facility in Bristol is part of the company’s broader operation focused on defence and technology innovation. The site houses a diverse team of engineers, scientists and technical professionals who bring expertise to various projects ensuring high-quality outcomes.

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 valued, 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 means 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)

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• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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