Quantum Engineer

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Package: £49274 - £54750. (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : SF20419

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

As a Quantum Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and applying cutting‑edge quantum technologies to solve complex engineering challenges and support the delivery of innovative capabilities across a range of application domains. Your work will help shape the future of quantum‑enabled solutions, contributing to technical excellence and project success.

Day‑to‑day, you'll undertake quantum engineering and systems engineering activities, supporting the delivery of technical projects from concept through to implementation. You'll apply your expertise in quantum sensing, navigation or computing, working within multidisciplinary teams to analyse problems, develop solutions, produce technical documentation, and support engineering decision‑making. You will also have opportunities to lead small technical teams and contribute to the development of junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering quantum engineering activities and technical work packages in support of project objectives
• Leading small technical teams and coordinating technical outputs
• Producing high‑quality technical documentation, reports, plans and specifications
• Applying systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying, assessing and escalating technical risks, issues and dependencies
• Supporting technical decision‑making through analysis, modelling and engineering evidence

• Experience in quantum engineering with a focus on quantum sensing, quantum navigation or quantum computing
• Strong understanding of relevant disciplines including physics, linear algebra, computational science or related engineering fields
• Experience applying systems engineering processes and methodologies across the engineering lifecycle
• Ability to develop technical documentation including requirements, specifications, reports and engineering plans
• Experience of technical analysis, modelling and problem solving within a complex engineering environment
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders

• Postgraduate qualification in Physics, Quantum Technologies, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development within a relevant technical discipline

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 Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

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 QinetiQ 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…