Senior Systems Engineer - Electromagnetic and Acoustic

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will support in the delivery of systems engineering for EM sensors and In-Water Equipment, ensuring project success from design to acceptance. You'll contribute through managing technical outputs, collaborating with teams, and conducting integration tests. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and conducting the full system dry integration tests
• Adopting and implementing systems engineering practises consistent with the overall program values
• Managing weekly work package outputs by assigning and tracking tasks through project tracking tools such as Kanban and Jira
• Collaborating with the Project Manager and Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM) to ensure that the Project Plan reflects current objectives and timelines
• Managing technical outputs in accordance with the Engineering Plan, identifying process gaps or opportunities for efficiencies
  
  Demonstrated experience in applying systems engineering principals, processes and methodologies
• Experience managing the entire product lifecycle from design through to in-service support in a maritime or defence environment
• Familiarity with integration processes including design proving and acceptance testing of complex systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to various stakeholders
We value difference and we do not 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.

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. You'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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. About QinetiQ As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role. Security Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.


• Adaptive and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal
• Holiday Trading
• Support for the Armed Forces community
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering
Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.