Senior Combat System Engineer
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Job Location:
Portsmouth - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Package: Competitive Salary Benefits
Role ID: SF 18811
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 Senior Combat System Engineer at our Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) 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 Senior Combat System Engineer you will play a key role in delivering operationally effective naval combat systems and supporting the Royal Navys Strike Net programme.
Day-to-day youll work within a team of Combat System Engineers to plan and execute integration test evaluation and acceptance activities ensuring that complex maritime systems meet operational requirements. You will also support the development of a Design Authority conduct sea trials and produce the evidence required for safe system integration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and direct subordinate CSEs on technical matters related to Strike Net development
- Engage with customers stakeholders and suppliers to understand requirements
- Produce test plans execute trials and conduct post-trial analysis
- Generate technical documentation including Supporting Evidence for Certificates of Safe Integration
- Deliver progress reports to senior technical and project staff
- Conduct sea trials on Royal Navy ships
Essential experience of the Senior Combat System Engineer:
- Experience in maritime combat systems and system-of-systems technology
- Proven track record in integration test and evaluation of complex systems
- Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in technical tasks
- Experience in producing technical artefacts for operational approval
- Awareness of Test & Evaluation or Integration processes
- Ability to work with military and civilian teams in a collaborative environment
Essential qualifications for the Senior Combat System Engineer:
- Honours Degree in Engineering Physics or similar
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or willingness to work towards
- HNC/D level qualification may be accepted with appropriate experience
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 full-time per week based at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP). Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected. Opportunities to support sea trials on board Royal Navy ships
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.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- VMware
- System Design
- Computer Networking
- System Architecture
- Windows
- Systems Engineering
- Virtualization
- Requirements Management
- Signal Processing
- Linux
- SAN
- Dns
About Company
Established in 2019, QinetiQ US is a leading defense and security company in the United States providing mission-led innovation at pace. We are a provider of technologically advanced services and products to the U.S. Department of Defense and national security agencies, positioned to ... View more
