Uas Technical Lead

As a UAS Technical Lead, you’ll hold overall responsibility for the technical success of UAS projects, including responsibility for technical delivery of the project to time, cost and quality alongside adherence to QinetiQ engineering policy, procedures and escalation of technical issues to the Portfolio Technical Lead.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working with UAS technical staff in engineering and operations carrying out the planning and delivery of the technical activities and trials.

• Planning and delivery of the technical activities ensuring that the requirements are understood, liaising with customers/stakeholders with unambiguous project aims
• Identifying key constraints, including external standards/legislative requirements along with identifying any safety and security issues
• Agreeing roles and responsibilities needed to deliver the project with roles such as Trials Lead, SDA, Safety Lead, Quality Manager and Configuration Manager
• Technical delivery including leading the delivery team, acting as a coordinator and facilitator, supporting and guiding the team members alongside liaising with the project manager and customer
• Liaising with the project manager and customer to ensure that they are fully informed of technical progress and issues

• Deep knowledge of the UAS domain including the relevant regulations
• Planning and delivery of technical activities and leading technical responsibility
• Leading project teams with an understanding of technical leadership
• Understanding of UAS systems with experience in operations and T&E (Test and Evaluation)
• Providing technical assurance within UAS projects

• UAS domain expertise with relevant project experience

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 Amesbury (Boscombe Down) site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing .

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Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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