Associate Mission Systems Engineer

Associate Mission Systems Engineer

Location:

Coningsby, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time

Package: £44,100 - £49,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : 20332

Join us as an Associate Mission Systems Engineer at our Lincoln site, embedded at RAF Coningsby, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As an Associate Mission Systems Engineer, you will support the development and enhancement of mission systems capabilities that contribute directly to the operational effectiveness of current and future combat air platforms. This role is based at the Mission Support Centre at RAF Coningsby and offers a unique opportunity to work directly with military personnel, supporting the delivery of mission‑critical capabilities for frontline operations.

Day‑to‑day, you will work alongside experienced engineers, analysts and military personnel, applying modelling, analysis and software development techniques to complex mission system challenges. You will contribute to projects spanning operational analysis, mission data, mission planning systems, AI and machine learning applications, and the development of future mission solutions supporting platforms such as Typhoon and Lightning.

• Supporting the modelling, simulation and analysis of mission systems and operational scenarios
• Assisting with the development, testing and evaluation of mission data and mission support capabilities
• Developing software and analytical tools using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar technologies
• Contributing to system testing, integration and performance assessment activities
• Applying data analysis and machine learning techniques to operational challenges
• Supporting research into emerging technologies, autonomy and AI‑enabled mission systems

• Relevant technical experience in modelling, analysis, software development, systems engineering or a related discipline
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar programming languages
• Knowledge of modelling, simulation, data analysis or algorithm development techniques
• Experience using analytical approaches to solve technical problems
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and customer environments

• Experience working with Mission Data within a defence or aerospace environment
• Knowledge or experience of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, capability development or analysis
• Understanding of AI, machine learning, neural networks or data fusion techniques
• Familiarity with mission planning systems, synthetic environments or operational analysis
• Experience supporting defence, aerospace or military aviation programmes

• Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant STEM discipline
• Alternatively, equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical field

All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer.

• 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 much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and the local community