OverviewQinetiQ Great Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Join QinetiQ as a Senior Systems Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The role contributes to UK national security and defence by developing and delivering operational capabilities in the Cyber, Cryptography and Operational Technology domains.

Your RoleAs a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be making a real and immediate contribution to UK national security and defence, developing and delivering operational capabilities in the Cyber, Cryptography and Operational Technology domains. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with customers as a Senior or Principal Systems Engineer, using strong business analysis, consultancy, systems thinking and requirements engineering skills. You will operate throughout a project''s lifecycle to engage with complex stakeholder sets, scope and elicit their needs, engineer these into a structured, disciplined model of their requirements and drive subsequent development or acquisition of a solution.

Responsibilities

Working flexibly either as part of, or leading, a team or singly, delivering customer-facing consultancy and business analysis to support internal and external customers in planning and management of acquisition, research or product development activities

Understanding and analysing stakeholder needs to elicit, capture and manage their requirements for a capability

Identification of, reporting back on, and development of additional customer business opportunities

Technically leading the planning and management of acquisition, research or product development activity

Leading project teams as a solution develops to ensure continuing compliance with requirements

Analysing requirements and translating them into logical system requirements and constraints

Essential Experience

Ability to understand and analyse business needs (Operational User / Mission Needs)

Ability to work with and support other Project/Systems Engineering and Subject Matter Experts to develop detailed designs and planning

Solid Systems Engineering knowledge, MBSE experience desirable

Knowledge of Cryptography (Crypt-Key), Vulnerability Research, Cyber Defence, or Cyber Exercising highly desirable

Essential Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or proven experience in an equivalent engineering role

Intention to join/membership of appropriate professional body

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea about background or education. If you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we’d like to hear from you.

Role DetailsThis role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Location – MalvernThe Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber 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 the courage to take on complex challenges. You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds collaborate openly on an exciting journey, blending disciplines and linking technologies to solve problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic and realise your full potential.

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 more

Armed Forces Covenant support and Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Recruitment ProcessQinetiQ aims to be inclusive and supportive throughout recruitment. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please speak to your Recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Many roles require national security vetting; existing clearance may transfer upon appointment. Some roles have additional restrictions based on nationality.

Note: All applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance. UKSV National Security Vetting guidance can be found at GOV.UK.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits • Role ID: SF18736

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