Senior Principal Engineering Lead
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Job Location:
Farnborough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Package: Competitive Salary Benefits
Role ID: SF19747
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 Principal Engineering Lead at our Farnborough 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 Principal Engineering Lead you will provide IT platform and engineering leadership within the area of mission IT in order to meet business objectives and deliver growth.
Day-to-day youll will work with senior managers across multiple cross-functional programmes within the business customer and business development communities to lead the technical components in the development of winning proposals and to deliver customer and mission IT through on-prem hybrid and cloud solutions/capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead project teams to deliver complex solutions using best practice. Success will depend on your ability to forge strong collaborative working relationships to develop great solutions for new and existing customers
- Provide effective technical leadership and support to the business both in delivery or programmes and bidding activities. Lead architectural governance ensuring compliance with MOD standards JSPs DEFSTANs NIST and relevant NATO frameworks
- Provide technical assurance by leading the development of appropriate technical standards that comply with statutory regulatory company and project specific processes and procedures
- Collaborate extensively across businesses and functions aligning to Business Campaign and Domain strategies and drawing on all relevant staff and resources and activities across QinetiQ
- Evaluate and select technologies across cloud edge computing secure networks data platforms AI/ML and mission-critical software
- Develop end-to-end solution architectures for National Security Defence IT C5ISR mission systems and secure services and consultancy
Essential experience of the Senior Principal Engineering Lead:
- A scientist/engineer/leader with a background of working on a range of projects and campaigns
- Possess the leadership skills required to engage and motivate the team to contribute to the growth and success of the business
- A respected technical leader who can perform complex engineering/technical assignments developing creative yet practical solutions to customer problems challenging conventional or traditional methods or procedures where required
- Skilled in working with customers to open up new business opportunities
- Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks
- System engineering enterprise architecture skills and frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
Essential qualifications for the Senior Principal Engineering Lead:
- A degree in relevant Science or Engineering subject or an equivalent nationally recognised professional qualification
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 Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available.
At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility with high-energy laser technologies our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers IT & Cyber Specialists Project Managers Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
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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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
