Bristol MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow As a Principal System Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Each role will work into either Future Systems or Tactical Strike Missile - New Business areas. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Within the Department, you'll tackle a variety of activities to develop Weapon & Missile Concepts, support bids, understand technology roadmaps and deploy new working practices, such as Agile. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. Current projects supported: Future Combat Air System / Tempest; Future Air Defence/Dominance e.g. next generation Air-to-air and Surface-to-air systems; Tactical Strike New Business Future Strike & Concepting; Land Precision Strike & Future Battlefield Capabilities; Complex Weapons - Innovation & Technology Partnership with France. What are we looking for? The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, beneficial. What's in it for you? This is a highly dynamic role with lots of joint working across our business including the other key functions (Aerodynamics, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Mechanical Design)as well as key business elements, such as Sales & Business Development and Strategy. Work with new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs; This is a new department, so there is significant opportunity to both shape it and grow with it; The role will develop, including functionally within Systems Engineering, with a broad skill base, across technology and systems engineering processes; The outcomes you deliver will directly influence MBDA's future solutions to our Customers; Opportunity to lead small and multidiscipline teams in order to achieve the goals of the projects; Support the development of the systems engineering concepting skills within Future Products. Typical activities include: Core Systems Engineering activities including: Exploring Customer needs to develop and elicit requirements; Support and influence the design of new concepts, to the refine them with a mutli-discipline team; Concept capability analysis and competitor product technical performance analysis; Trade Studies and assessment. Develop and deploy systems engineering methods and technical authorisation; Technical bid generation and support to contract award; Supporting customer focused Experiments, using a wide range of techniques and tools including war-games and synthetic environments; Supporting future weapon system planning and product roadmaps; Exploiting and influencing Research and Technology activities. Join a great team! This is a growing team shaping the way MBDA develops concepts for our Customers; There is a breadth of experience to draw upon through the Future Products cohort; The opportunity to influence a new approach to Future Products systems engineering department; There will be significant exposure to a wide set of Future Systems activities and higher partners, which also shape the business. Our benefits Flexible working opportunities for career progression paid overtime (subject to level) great bonus scheme comprehensive pension scheme annual salary review fantastic working environment and site facilities social, charitable and sporting activities. Why us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role!
24/09/2022
Full time
Bristol MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow As a Principal System Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Each role will work into either Future Systems or Tactical Strike Missile - New Business areas. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Within the Department, you'll tackle a variety of activities to develop Weapon & Missile Concepts, support bids, understand technology roadmaps and deploy new working practices, such as Agile. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. Current projects supported: Future Combat Air System / Tempest; Future Air Defence/Dominance e.g. next generation Air-to-air and Surface-to-air systems; Tactical Strike New Business Future Strike & Concepting; Land Precision Strike & Future Battlefield Capabilities; Complex Weapons - Innovation & Technology Partnership with France. What are we looking for? The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, beneficial. What's in it for you? This is a highly dynamic role with lots of joint working across our business including the other key functions (Aerodynamics, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Mechanical Design)as well as key business elements, such as Sales & Business Development and Strategy. Work with new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs; This is a new department, so there is significant opportunity to both shape it and grow with it; The role will develop, including functionally within Systems Engineering, with a broad skill base, across technology and systems engineering processes; The outcomes you deliver will directly influence MBDA's future solutions to our Customers; Opportunity to lead small and multidiscipline teams in order to achieve the goals of the projects; Support the development of the systems engineering concepting skills within Future Products. Typical activities include: Core Systems Engineering activities including: Exploring Customer needs to develop and elicit requirements; Support and influence the design of new concepts, to the refine them with a mutli-discipline team; Concept capability analysis and competitor product technical performance analysis; Trade Studies and assessment. Develop and deploy systems engineering methods and technical authorisation; Technical bid generation and support to contract award; Supporting customer focused Experiments, using a wide range of techniques and tools including war-games and synthetic environments; Supporting future weapon system planning and product roadmaps; Exploiting and influencing Research and Technology activities. Join a great team! This is a growing team shaping the way MBDA develops concepts for our Customers; There is a breadth of experience to draw upon through the Future Products cohort; The opportunity to influence a new approach to Future Products systems engineering department; There will be significant exposure to a wide set of Future Systems activities and higher partners, which also shape the business. Our benefits Flexible working opportunities for career progression paid overtime (subject to level) great bonus scheme comprehensive pension scheme annual salary review fantastic working environment and site facilities social, charitable and sporting activities. Why us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role!
Stevenage MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow As a Principal System Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Each role will work into either Future Systems or Tactical Strike Missile - New Business areas. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Within the Department, you'll tackle a variety of activities to develop Weapon & Missile Concepts, support bids, understand technology roadmaps and deploy new working practices, such as Agile. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. Current projects supported: Future Combat Air System / Tempest; Future Air Defence/Dominance e.g. next generation Air-to-air and Surface-to-air systems; Tactical Strike New Business Future Strike & Concepting; Land Precision Strike & Future Battlefield Capabilities; Complex Weapons - Innovation & Technology Partnership with France. What are we looking for? The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, beneficial. What's in it for you? This is a highly dynamic role with lots of joint working across our business including the other key functions (Aerodynamics, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Mechanical Design)as well as key business elements, such as Sales & Business Development and Strategy. Work with new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs; This is a new department, so there is significant opportunity to both shape it and grow with it; The role will develop, including functionally within Systems Engineering, with a broad skill base, across technology and systems engineering processes; The outcomes you deliver will directly influence MBDA's future solutions to our Customers; Opportunity to lead small and multidiscipline teams in order to achieve the goals of the projects; Support the development of the systems engineering concepting skills within Future Products. Typical activities include: Core Systems Engineering activities including: Exploring Customer needs to develop and elicit requirements; Support and influence the design of new concepts, to the refine them with a mutli-discipline team; Concept capability analysis and competitor product technical performance analysis; Trade Studies and assessment. Develop and deploy systems engineering methods and technical authorisation; Technical bid generation and support to contract award; Supporting customer focused Experiments, using a wide range of techniques and tools including war-games and synthetic environments; Supporting future weapon system planning and product roadmaps; Exploiting and influencing Research and Technology activities. Join a great team! This is a growing team shaping the way MBDA develops concepts for our Customers; There is a breadth of experience to draw upon through the Future Products cohort; The opportunity to influence a new approach to Future Products systems engineering department; There will be significant exposure to a wide set of Future Systems activities and higher partners, which also shape the business. Our benefits Flexible working opportunities for career progression paid overtime (subject to level) great bonus scheme comprehensive pension scheme annual salary review fantastic working environment and site facilities social, charitable and sporting activities. Why us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role!
24/09/2022
Full time
Stevenage MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow As a Principal System Engineer within the newly formed Future Products department; part of Missile Design UK: Emerging Portfolio & Capability function, you will be assigned to take on a variety of roles in support of MBDA's Vision 2040. Each role will work into either Future Systems or Tactical Strike Missile - New Business areas. Early phase design cycle skills combining core System Engineering, Business development, Customer & User engagements, technology applicability and new functionality areas. Road-mapping / Requirement elicitation, bidding for new work, understanding capability, corralling multi-disciplinary teams. Develop & nurture new skills for Early Phase activities. This could include using System Design tools, such as DOORS for requirements, Rhapsody for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Design Maturity Assessments. Within the Department, you'll tackle a variety of activities to develop Weapon & Missile Concepts, support bids, understand technology roadmaps and deploy new working practices, such as Agile. Support multiple products across future systems and new business areas. Current projects supported: Future Combat Air System / Tempest; Future Air Defence/Dominance e.g. next generation Air-to-air and Surface-to-air systems; Tactical Strike New Business Future Strike & Concepting; Land Precision Strike & Future Battlefield Capabilities; Complex Weapons - Innovation & Technology Partnership with France. What are we looking for? The confidence to embrace the uncertain nature of early concept development and technologies to progress towards defining solutions and system concepts; Good Systems Engineering knowledge, alongside the ability and desire to test new techniques and use new methods to develop concepts and complete system trade studies; Experience of weapons systems and missile design, including systems trade studies is beneficial; A solid understanding of weapon systems, platforms and missile sub-systems; To be able to negotiate and influence a broad range of internal and external partners to secure the right outcome; Experience of planning and task management important; Knowledge of DOORS, Rhapsody and systems design analysis tools e.g. Pugh Matrix / QFD / etc, beneficial. What's in it for you? This is a highly dynamic role with lots of joint working across our business including the other key functions (Aerodynamics, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Mechanical Design)as well as key business elements, such as Sales & Business Development and Strategy. Work with new technology to develop brand new capabilities and designs; This is a new department, so there is significant opportunity to both shape it and grow with it; The role will develop, including functionally within Systems Engineering, with a broad skill base, across technology and systems engineering processes; The outcomes you deliver will directly influence MBDA's future solutions to our Customers; Opportunity to lead small and multidiscipline teams in order to achieve the goals of the projects; Support the development of the systems engineering concepting skills within Future Products. Typical activities include: Core Systems Engineering activities including: Exploring Customer needs to develop and elicit requirements; Support and influence the design of new concepts, to the refine them with a mutli-discipline team; Concept capability analysis and competitor product technical performance analysis; Trade Studies and assessment. Develop and deploy systems engineering methods and technical authorisation; Technical bid generation and support to contract award; Supporting customer focused Experiments, using a wide range of techniques and tools including war-games and synthetic environments; Supporting future weapon system planning and product roadmaps; Exploiting and influencing Research and Technology activities. Join a great team! This is a growing team shaping the way MBDA develops concepts for our Customers; There is a breadth of experience to draw upon through the Future Products cohort; The opportunity to influence a new approach to Future Products systems engineering department; There will be significant exposure to a wide set of Future Systems activities and higher partners, which also shape the business. Our benefits Flexible working opportunities for career progression paid overtime (subject to level) great bonus scheme comprehensive pension scheme annual salary review fantastic working environment and site facilities social, charitable and sporting activities. Why us? MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role!
QinetiQ is growing - and it s a great time to be here. As we enter new markets around the world, we need talented Systems Engineers to join us across the UK. You ll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain s Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You ll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that s proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you ll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices. We currently have Systems Engineering opportunities across our sites in Salisbury, Bristol, Farnborough, Malvern, Portsmouth and Lincoln. If you re interested in joining us - now or in the future - we d love to hear from you. If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we ll be in contact. If we don t have a role that s right for you at the moment, we ll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. What do our Systems Engineers do? Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the chief engineers and other technical leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business. With increasing demand for Systems Engineers across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to Systems Engineering? In your first role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Systems Engineers with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Systems Architects, Combat Systems Engineers and Secured Navigation Systems Engineers. Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers If you re a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you ll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers As a senior Systems Engineer, you can expect specialist training (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we ll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you ll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body, Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise. Key points QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you ll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority. With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working. Why we re different Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It s our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels. 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. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here. Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. About QinetiQ As a company of over 6,000 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. Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that 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 that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
22/09/2022
Full time
QinetiQ is growing - and it s a great time to be here. As we enter new markets around the world, we need talented Systems Engineers to join us across the UK. You ll be part of a business that was named the Most Admired Aerospace & Defence Company in the Britain s Most Admired Companies 2021 study. You ll also be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that s proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. With our Adaptive approach, you ll enjoy the work-life balance that suits you best, thanks to remote, hybrid and flexible working practices. We currently have Systems Engineering opportunities across our sites in Salisbury, Bristol, Farnborough, Malvern, Portsmouth and Lincoln. If you re interested in joining us - now or in the future - we d love to hear from you. If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we ll be in contact. If we don t have a role that s right for you at the moment, we ll keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. What do our Systems Engineers do? Systems Engineering is a key technical discipline within QinetiQ. In fact, many of the chief engineers and other technical leads supporting areas of our business are Systems Engineers. Their expertise covers everything from the use of different lifecycle models and development methods (e.g. agile and model-based Systems Engineering), to the use of specific tools and notations. Day to day, they conduct requirements engineering, architecting, design, integration and test, evaluation and acceptance, and through-life support. Varied career paths are therefore part of life at QinetiQ. You could specialise in a key skill or particular domain, or work on Systems Engineering across the business. With increasing demand for Systems Engineers across our international business, overseas opportunities are also a possibility. Secondments and other international working arrangements may be available with our subsidiaries in Australia, the USA, Canada, several European countries and the Middle East. New to Systems Engineering? In your first role or have some experience in Systems Engineering? Your talents may be a good match for our team. We recruit Systems Engineers with specific skillsets and areas of application, such as Systems Architects, Combat Systems Engineers and Secured Navigation Systems Engineers. Opportunities for mid-career Systems Engineers If you re a mid-career professional working in industry or the armed forces, you ll be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training. Opportunities for highly experienced Systems Engineers As a senior Systems Engineer, you can expect specialist training (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we ll spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you ll need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body, Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise. Key points QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you ll have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority. With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working. Why we re different Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ is not a manufacturer, and we stand apart from the supply chain. It s our rigorous independent thinking that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels. 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. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here. Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. About QinetiQ As a company of over 6,000 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. Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that 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 that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
Systems Engineer Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. We currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer at our site in Portsmouth. As a Systems Engineer, you will be acting as a source of Systems Engineering knowledge, embedding and promoting the principles of Systems Engineering and the application of those principles. You will be managing the service configuration baseline, running impact assessments and producing detailed process maps to improve the overall service. Your main responsibilities as a Systems Engineer will involve: Maintaining service compliance to agreed customer, business and strategic requirements. Modelling throughput data against contractual assumptions and performance data to inform future design decisions. Producing new process maps & reviewing existing process maps to better articulate the service and identifying areas for potential improvement. Scoping and organising process confirmations across the Service Design's interfaces and collating, analysing and auctioning the output Working as part of the Service Performance team to analyse performance data produced to identify potential improvements to the design. Working as part of the team to support the progression of identified improvements to an evidence-based conclusion. Deputising for the Service Performance Manager at key meetings as delegated Supporting the culture change activities required to embed a Service Provider culture and System thinking principles. Your skills and qualifications: Being comfortable with working with and analysing data Process mapping knowledge Requirement management Requires a broad understanding of the Systems Engineering principles and approaches relevant to Service Design activities Experience in utilising the Systems Engineering tools and techniques relevant to Service Design and optimisation of a support service What we're looking for in you: You will have good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders. You will have the ability to understand detailed technical instructions and be able to communicate complex technical information to others. Location: Portsmouth Grade: GG10 Salary: Competitive Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances. BAE Systems BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. Maritime Services Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats. With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away! Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.
01/10/2020
Full time
Systems Engineer Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. We currently have a vacancy for a Systems Engineer at our site in Portsmouth. As a Systems Engineer, you will be acting as a source of Systems Engineering knowledge, embedding and promoting the principles of Systems Engineering and the application of those principles. You will be managing the service configuration baseline, running impact assessments and producing detailed process maps to improve the overall service. Your main responsibilities as a Systems Engineer will involve: Maintaining service compliance to agreed customer, business and strategic requirements. Modelling throughput data against contractual assumptions and performance data to inform future design decisions. Producing new process maps & reviewing existing process maps to better articulate the service and identifying areas for potential improvement. Scoping and organising process confirmations across the Service Design's interfaces and collating, analysing and auctioning the output Working as part of the Service Performance team to analyse performance data produced to identify potential improvements to the design. Working as part of the team to support the progression of identified improvements to an evidence-based conclusion. Deputising for the Service Performance Manager at key meetings as delegated Supporting the culture change activities required to embed a Service Provider culture and System thinking principles. Your skills and qualifications: Being comfortable with working with and analysing data Process mapping knowledge Requirement management Requires a broad understanding of the Systems Engineering principles and approaches relevant to Service Design activities Experience in utilising the Systems Engineering tools and techniques relevant to Service Design and optimisation of a support service What we're looking for in you: You will have good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders. You will have the ability to understand detailed technical instructions and be able to communicate complex technical information to others. Location: Portsmouth Grade: GG10 Salary: Competitive Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Flexible Working: At Maritime Services, we embrace flexible and modern working arrangements and feel this is an important part of the benefits that we have on offer. It helps us to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role can be undertaken either full time, part time, job share, flexible hours or we would welcome your suggestions for how we could make this role fit your circumstances. BAE Systems BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. Maritime Services Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us. Our people are encouraged to be as creative as they can be and are always looking at ways to develop and challenge the way we do things, identifying and prioritising continuous improvement activities across the business From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats. With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away! Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.
