Job Title:
Senior System Engineer (Tech Lead)
Location:
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19913
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 Systems Engineer (Tech Lead) at our Malvern, Farnborough or Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) sites, 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 Systems Engineer (Tech Lead), you will provide technical leadership and deliver systems engineering solutions that support the development and integration of complex, software-enabled systems for live operational environments, including BUTEC. Day-to-day, you’ll work across the full systems lifecycle, engaging with stakeholders to capture requirements, define system architectures, and lead integration and test activities, while collaborating closely with software, hardware, and project teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Owning and managing the integration of software, hardware and firmware across complex systems
Leading systems engineering activities across requirements, architecture, integration and test
Acting as a technical bridge between engineering, software, integration and project teams
Engaging with operational stakeholders to capture and manage system requirements
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
Producing and maintaining high-quality systems engineering documentation
Essential experience of the Senior Systems Engineer (Tech Lead):
Strong generalist systems engineering experience across multiple projects
Requirements engineering and management
System architecture and design
Experience working with software engineering teams
Systems engineering best practice aligned with ISO 15288
Essential qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer (Tech Lead):
Degree or equivalent experience in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical engineering environment
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 Malvern, Farnborough or Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) sites with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
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.
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Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
