Systems Engineer

The Role

As a System Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK’s Armed Forces by working with the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) team within Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS). You will develop and provide the network and software environments necessary for the delivery of the project.

• Executing key systems engineering activities on significant projects.
• Communicating with and keeping informed the STEATS Technical Lead and STEATS Team Project Manager.
• Delivering work and reporting on progress to project leads and customers.
• Reporting to the STEATS Tools and STE Capability Leads to support them in delivering tactical data analysis tools and real‑time combat system equipment simulators.

• Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards including DIS, HLA and DDS.
• Systems engineering principles and life cycles including requirements, design and testing.
• Computer technology including virtual machines, shared computing environments and servers.
• Software development methods, processes and scripting (Lua, Power Shell).
• Computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, NTP and Wireshark.

• Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post‑degree experience or equivalent.
• Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation.

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 Portsmouth site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilizes sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the 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 of the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining a Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.

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