System Engineer

The Role

Day-to-day, you’ll work as part of an embedded team within 41 Test and Evaluation Squadron to support the design, evaluation, and assurance of Typhoon capabilities for the RAF. You will have a key role in assessing system compliance and operational capability for mission-critical systems. You will also support the wider analysis enterprise and flight test programmes through the developing and assurance of software tools and with subject matter expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice and support to Typhoon mission and avionics systems

• Taking a lead role in systems integration and flight test analysis activities

• Applying verification and validation techniques to support airworthiness and safety

• Defining and supporting test plans and operational analysis activities

• Supporting junior engineers within the analysis team

Essential experience:

• Experience delivering technical analysis and problem solving across the engineering lifecycle

• Basic proficiency in software development for engineering applications such as Python, MATLAB, or C++

• Background in systems engineering or aerospace engineering

• Experience working in safety critical or regulated environments

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical findings

Essential qualifications:

• Ability to work full-time on site at RAF Coningsby. This is essential due to the nature of the work

• Relevant STEM Bachelor’s Degree

• Eligibility or willingness to obtain UK Security Clearance

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 RAF Coningsby. Set working times are 08:00–16:30. 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.

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.