Technical Authority

As a Technical Authority you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will play an active role in the evolution and enablement of the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre by joining our highly technical multi-disciplined and enthusiastic engineers and project managers delivering the Systems Engineering aspects of identified Systems, Subordinate Systems & Components for projects across the IDT. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for:

• Setting the technical strategy, including the Product Roadmaps, for the portfolio and deliver against challenging objectives in line with the Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP)
• Building and retaining strong relationships with customers, partners and colleagues at senior management levels to support the growth and successful delivery
• Forming and leading a team of Engineering Delivery Managers, System Design Authorities and Product Owners from across the company. Success will depend on your ability to excite and motivate efficient and effective teams to deliver quality outcomes for new and existing customers
• Setting the definition of technical maturation and progress tracking against requirement in support of the objectives of delivering to time, cost and quality
This role is 37 hours per week based at Various UK Locations. Hybrid working patterns are available.


• Previous experience in managing multiple multi-disciplinary teams across several remote sites
• Allocation, co-ordination, and maturation tracking of work within a portfolio of projects
• Strong commercial awareness including having a good knowledge of how an IDT and portfolio contributes to the business and a good understanding of competitors
• Experience in managing successful sub-contracts to time, cost and quality
• Previous experience of delivering complex systems and products, A degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent, nationally recognised, professional qualification, with extensive on the job experience and growth of key skills, working in the domain and backed up with a tangible track record of achievement
• A full clean UK driving licence
Please note that all applicants must hold, or be able to achieve Security Clearance as a minimum.

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.