Systems Engineer- Airborne Anti Submarine Warfare

Be part of the QinetiQ journey. Join us as a Systems Engineer - Airborne Anti-Submarine Warfare at our Farnborough site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and many of the industry's most brilliant minds.

The role
We are looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer / Applied Scientist to support QinetiQ's AASW team. AASW delivers to its clients a range of services across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines including research and development, independent and technical specialist advice and independent test and evaluation.

Delivered from the Farnborough based centre of excellence, the AASW team is internationally renowned for the practical application of its deep-domain knowledge. The team works closely with its customers to design and implement advanced solutions to address real-world challenges. This includes the independent characterisation and performance evaluation of AASW acoustic systems requiring sensor simulation and aircraft stimulation with high fidelity test signals. The capability is supported by a deep understanding of acoustic processing systems and theory.

Opportunities to join and be 'hands-on' within this dynamic team are open to successful applicants. QinetiQ is seeking a range of skills and experience levels to fulfil a number of roles within this enduring UK Sovereign capability.

This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week and based at our Farnborough site. We flexible, adaptive working arrangements, however a proportion of the work is required to be carried out on site, due to the nature of the equipment and Labs used

Accountabilities of the Systems Engineer

• Practical application of academic learning
• Problem solving and the application of science underpinned by a tailored life-cycle approach e.g. Systems/Software Engineering Lifecycle.
• Use of rapid-prototyping techniques to inform system design decisions.
• Self-motivated team member that takes ownership of tasking whilst operating collaboratively within a dynamic team.
• A desire to learn, broadening and sharing knowledge within this exciting domain is essential, to increase team expertise and resilience

Essential experience of the Systems Engineer

• Software Engineering toolset - LabVIEW and MATLAB desirable.

Qualifications for the Systems Engineer / Applied Scientist

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Physics, Maths, Oceanography, Electronics or relevant engineering discipline.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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