Vehicle Test Engineer – Field Trials & Instrumentation

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan, Private Medical &amp

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant & DEFENCE ERS

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ is hiring a Vehicle Engineer at our Farnborough and Hurn Proving Ground sites. You will plan, conduct and support vehicle trials, instrument systems, and analyze data to produce technical reports. The role blends hands-on testing with data analytics and collaboration with military personnel and customers.

The position requires a degree in Engineering/Physics/Math, a full UK driving licence, and a hands-on safety mindset. 37 hours per week with site attendance three days on average.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition and measurement techniques.
• Data analysis methodologies and experience using analytical software such as MATLAB or similar.
• Strong technical reporting, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and support vehicle trials and assessments, ensuring activities are delivered safely and meet customer requirements.
• Install and operate instrumentation systems to capture accurate vehicle performance, mobility, noise, vibration and shock data.
• Analyse and interpret trial data using tools such as MATLAB, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Work closely with customers, military personnel and internal stakeholders to deliver effective test and evaluation programmes.
• Contribute to technical proposals, bid writing and cost estimation activities to support future business opportunities.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the Hurn Proving Ground, helping ensure facilities, equipment and test areas remain safe and operationally ready.

Skills

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Engineering/Physics/Math

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

QinetiQ is hiring a Vehicle Engineer at our Farnborough and Hurn Proving Ground sites. You will plan, conduct and support vehicle trials, instrument systems, and analyze data to produce technical reports. The role blends hands-on testing with data analytics and collaboration with military personnel and customers.

The position requires a degree in Engineering/Physics/Math, a full UK driving licence, and a hands-on safety mindset. 37 hours per week with site attendance three days on average.