ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE ASSOCIATE COMBAT SYSTEM ENGINEER:

Relevant experience in an aligned engineering field
Proven experience on Naval Combat Systems or Radar, Sonar, C2 or Weapons
Experience in Test & Evaluation or Integration
Essential qualifications for the Associate Combat System Engineer:
Honours Degree in Engineering, Physics or similar. HNC/D Level qualification is acceptable if accompanied with appropriate experience
We value difference and we don’t 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.

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18712
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re 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 an Associate Combat 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 an Associate Combat System Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK’s Armed Forces, you will play a key role in the delivery of the necessary integration, test, evaluation, and acceptance activities across all phases of the equipment lifecycle to support the development and delivery of operationally effective Combat System capability.
Day-to-day, you will operate within a team of engineers to deliver the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service) contract. You will be required to conduct integration and testing as directed by the team’s Senior Combat System Engineers, working in partnership with the NCSISS Project Manager, to ensure a consistent approach to the design, delivery and support of our service and advice in accordance with the Technical Delivery Plan. You will have responsibility for delivering specific, delegated project tasks, and will support customer engagement to understand their requirements with respect to capability and programme constraints. You will then develop a test plan, conduct integration and produce supporting evidence for customer use.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects
Engaging with external and internal stakeholders to ensure customer and business needs are satisfied and issues are mitigated
Directing technical documentation in support of work carried out
Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers
Conducting sea trials on Royal Navy Ships, including potentially overseas