ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE OF THE PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER:

Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable
Previous maritime experience would be an advantage
Understanding of the Technical Assurance process
Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER:

Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent)
Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation
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.

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18617
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 a Principal 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 a Principal System Engineer, you will be leading a team of Engineers to deliver the required STEATS (Synthetic Test Environment and Analysis Tools Service) capabilities in support of the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services) contract.
Day-to-day, you’ll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the STEATS offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Shaping and guiding future strategy for the STEATS offering
Providing technical support in terms of Technical Delivery Plans
Technical management of specific, delegated projects
Being the technical point of contact for our customers