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Role ID: SF18427
Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were 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 System Engineer at our Portsmouth site 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 System Engineer you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UKs Armed Forces you will be part of the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) team that operate within Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) to develop and provide the network and software environments necessary for the delivery of the project.
Day-to-day as a member of the STEATS team you will operate within a team of system and software engineers in support of delivering the NCSISS contract. You will be required to conduct activities as directed by the STEATS Project Manager working in partnership with the STEATS Technical Lead to ensure a consistent approach to the design delivery and support of our products and services in accordance with a through life management plan.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
- Communicates with and keeps informed the STEATS Technical Lead and STEATS Team Project Manager Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
- Reporting to the STEATS Tools and STE Capability Leads to support them in delivering tactical data analysis tools and real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators
Essential experience of the System Engineer:
- Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards including DIS HLA and DDS
- System engineering principles and lifecycles including requirements design and testing
- Computer technology including virtual machines shared computing environments and servers
- Software development methods processes and scripting (Lua PowerShell)
- Computer network architectures protocols and analysis including client/server TCP/IP UDP vLANs NTP and Wireshark
Essential qualifications for the System Engineer:
- Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering computer science physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent)
- Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation
We value difference and we dont 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 Portsmouth site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
PTP
Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQs key facilities focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development ensuring that complex systems are designed integrated and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.
Why Join QinetiQ
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres 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 youll 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 youll 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. 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.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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Employment Type
Full Time
