Technical Authority - RF and EW

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Technical Authority - RF and EW in Portsmouth. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the technical strategy and lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of complex projects across diverse domains. With flexibility in working arrangements, this full-time position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to strategic objectives while enjoying a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee discount portal

Holiday Trading

Support for Armed Forces community

Payroll Giving

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across remote sites.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of IDT's contribution to business.
• Proven experience delivering complex systems and products.

Responsibilities

• Set technical strategy and deliver against objectives.
• Form and lead engineering delivery teams.
• Define technical maturation and track progress.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Systems Engineering

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

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Technical Authority - RF and EW, Portsmouth

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Client:

QinetiQ

Location:

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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The Role

As a Technical Authority - RF and EW, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will join our highly technical, multi-disciplined, and enthusiastic engineers and project managers delivering the Systems Engineering aspects of identified Systems, Subordinate Systems & Components for projects across the IDT.

The projects under this IDT span a diverse range, from pure research through to product development and deployment. Recent projects include specification, development, and delivery of underwater signature measurement ranges, radar cross section measurement systems, high-security classification networks and databases, specialist test systems, and electronic warfare test systems.

Day-to-day, you will be responsible for:

• Setting the technical strategy, including Product Roadmaps, for the portfolio and delivering against challenging objectives in line with the Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP).
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues at senior management levels to support growth and successful delivery.
• Forming and leading a team of Engineering Delivery Managers, System Design Authorities, and Product Owners from across the company. Success depends on your ability to motivate teams to deliver quality outcomes for new and existing customers.
• Defining technical maturation and tracking progress against requirements to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid and flexible working options. Some travel will be involved, including Range visits and collaboration across UK sites with partner teams and companies.

Essential experience for the Technical Authority - RF and EW:

• Experience managing multiple multi-disciplinary teams across remote sites.
• Coordination and maturation tracking of work within a project portfolio.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how an IDT and portfolio contribute to the business, including knowledge of competitors.
• Experience managing successful sub-contracts to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Proven experience delivering complex systems and products.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent professional qualification, with extensive on-the-job experience and a track record of achievement in the domain.
• A full clean UK driving licence.
• Adaptive and flexible working approach.
• Benefits include Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, Employee discount portal, Holiday Trading, support for Armed Forces community, Payroll Giving, and Volunteering.

Our volunteering programme allows our staff to use their skills to support local communities, including STEM ambassador days in schools. We also support charities important to our employees, especially those aiding the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success relies on innovation and tackling complex challenges. You will experience a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and disciplines come together to solve problems and innovate. Visit our website to learn more about our inclusive workplace culture.