Senior Mission Systems Engineer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Senior Mission Systems Engineer at QinetiQ's Lincoln site. Shape future mission systems capability by developing innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness across defence and aerospace environments.

• Develop and enhance mission systems through modelling, analysis, and systems engineering techniques.
• Design, develop, and integrate software solutions using tools such as Python, MATLAB, and C++.
• Support development and evaluation of AI, machine learning, and data fusion applications in operational environments.
• Conduct test, evaluation, and performance analysis activities to support capability development.
• Contribute to development of mission planning systems and mission data products.
• Undertake research into emerging technologies to inform future mission systems and operational concepts.

• Demonstrable experience in modelling, systems engineering, software development or algorithm development.
• About five years of relevant technical experience within defence, aerospace, or related engineering environment.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, data fusion or neural network techniques.
• Experience in analysis, simulation, test and evaluation activities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant STEM discipline.
• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development within a scientific, engineering or technical discipline.

Based at the Lincoln site, 37 hours per week with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites expected.

Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal:
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
• Support for Armed Forces community – honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community.