Principal Technical Lead

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role : 19487

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

Q, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we’re creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives.

Join us as a Principal Technical Lead, based at one of our UK sites with regular travel to Brussels, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the development and implementation of Belgium MOD’s new Joint Electronic Warfare Centre (JEWC) under Programme Esmeralda.

As a Principal Technical Lead, you will provide strategic technical leadership and governance across the design, development and implementation of the JEWC, helping to shape mission‑critical capabilities that will strengthen Belgium’s defence posture for years to come.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll lead the architectural vision, guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with UK & Belgium MOD stakeholders, and ensure that the JEWC is delivered with coherence, rigour and a clear enterprise blueprint.

• Leading the definition and development of the JEWC enterprise vision and architecture
• Guiding work package creation, planning and delivery to align with JEWC goals
• Developing operational, business, logical and technology architectural views
• Providing direction and oversight across Belgium MOD, UK MOD and industry partners
• Mentoring technical teams and ensuring alignment of programme objectives
• Producing technical documentation that supports future architectural implementation

• Experience architecting complex solutions within large, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Strong systems engineering background, including requirements capture, verification and validation, and experience supporting the full lifecycle from discovery through to design and implementation.
• Ability to shape and lead technical work packages within a complex programme landscape
• Proven experience influencing senior customers and diverse stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Warfare, Intelligence or Mission Data (highly beneficial)

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computing, or related technical discipline
• Relevant architecture or systems engineering training (e.g., TOGAF, NAF)
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered

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, we would like to hear from you.

This is a full‑time position that requires a strong on‑site presence at your nearest UK location. We also encourage applications from candidates who are willing to relocate to Brussels or travel there regularly as part of the role.

Qineti

Q operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable Qineti

Q 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.

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 holiday allowance, with the…