Maritime Range Technician

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Package: £41,400 – £46,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Role : SF20843

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 Maritime Range Technician at our Winfrith (Dorset) site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Maritime Range Technician, you’ll provide engineering and operational support to ensure Maritime ranging systems, associated sensors and tracking systems remain available to meet customer requirements. This role forms part of a wider capability team supporting trials and operational activities.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Operations Engineering Manager in the operation, maintenance, deployment and repair of Maritime ranging equipment in accordance with relevant documentation and Through Life Support Statements (TLSSs), ensuring maximum availability and operational readiness to meet Range customer requirements.

• Supporting the operation, maintenance and development of Maritime Range systems (Electronic Systems)
• Ensuring Maritime range systems and associated tracking systems are maintained in accordance with Company Engineering Policy and local procedures
• Delivering engineering support to customer trials, test activities and deployed operations
• Maintaining equipment availability through effective planned preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Supporting the safe deployment, operation and recovery of fixed and mobile assets
• Identifying, investigating and resolving equipment faults and technical issues

• Conducting planned and reactive maintenance activities in a similar environment
• Fault diagnosis and repair of systems and supporting mechanical, electrical and network equipment
• Maintaining configuration controls, maintenance records and technical documentations
• Managing hardware and software build states
• Ensuring equipment is maintained in a fit-for-purpose condition
• Operating and maintaining technical equipment in a field environment would be advantageous (not essential)

• ONC/HNC in Electronic & Electrical Engineering or equivalent service or industry experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Full UK Driving License

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 Winfrith (Dorset) site and is a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) with the potential to go full time employed.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are…