Systems Engineer

Overview

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role : SF18786

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, 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 Systems Engineer at our Kyle of Lochalsh site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Systems Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK’s Armed Forces, and will give you the chance to grow your skills and knowledge in an area of Systems Engineering that deals with some of the latest technologies being utilised by the Royal Navy.

Day-to-day, you’ll play an active part in the technical delivery that supports Test, Trials, Training and Evaluation (T3E) activity at our BUTEC site. You’ll be involved in real project work from the outset, drawing on the experience of the wider technical community while steadily building your own confidence and capability. This role is designed to help you grow; you’ll have the chance to develop deeper subject matter expertise, move towards system or platform specialisms, or build your technical leadership skills as you progress.

You’ll work closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to meaningful engineering outcomes while learning from those around you. It’s a role where you’ll be supported, trusted and encouraged to stretch yourself, with a clear pathway to grow your career in systems engineering.

• Supporting and executing core systems engineering tasks across a range of meaningful projects
• Installing, operating and helping to maintain the Test and Development System
• Working with Shared Computing Environments as part of system integration activity
• Helping resolve on-site issues linked to trials planning and stakeholder communication

• Experience in a relevant or aligned engineering, technical, IT, or systems environment
• Some exposure to Test & Evaluation, Integration, or similar hands-on technical activity
• A proactive, trustworthy and reliable approach, with a clear drive to learn, develop and progress

• Qualification in Engineering, Physics or similar (Degree/HNC); however equivalent practical experience, an apprenticeship background, or demonstrable hands-on capability are equally valued

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 Kyle of Lochalsh site.

BUTEC (British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre) is a specialised facility focused on underwater testing and evaluation. It supports the development and assessment of various maritime systems including submarines, autonomous underwater vehicles and naval munitions. Working towards the advancement of underwater technology including innovations in sonar, navigation and communication systems in real-world scenarios.

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a Qineti

Q employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences 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 a 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.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous…