Communications Systems Engineer

Job Title: Communications Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire + Adaptive Working Arrangement
Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Permanent
Role ID: SF15802
Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Communications Systems Engineer at our Portsmouth site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds.
The role
As a Communications Systems Engineer you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary, undertake communications engineering design, development, system integration, and test and acceptance activities to support Maritime communication systems in the underwater C4I domain. You will be responsible for successfully applying current knowledge to development of legacy and current military-specific communications technologies in support of planned and future military communication installations to the MOD.
Day-to-day, you will:
Lead the development of communication architecture solutions across the frequency spectrum,
Lead the test and evaluation of equipment and solutions in a simulated and laboratory environment
Produce technical documentation in support of work carried out
Lead the Installation and integration of equipment's in a range of military and commercial platforms including customer and stakeholder liaison
Essential experience of the Communications Systems Engineer
Experience of working on a range of communications projects.
Experience of giving customer advice through quality technical outputs
Experience of working with a broad and comprehensive range of concepts and principles within the areas of RF communications
Demonstrable understanding in the use of RF measurement tools such as Network and Spectrum Analysers
Demonstrable understanding of engineering tools such MATLAB /Simulink and Python
Qualifications for the Communications Systems Engineer
A first degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent, nationally recognised, professional qualification, significant on the job experience and growth of key skills, working in the domain and backed up with a tangible track record of achievement
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Benefits
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: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community.
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.
Why Join QinetiQ?
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 an= 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.
Application Guidance
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.