QinetiQ

About the Company

QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.

We employ more than 8,000 highly-skilled people, committed to creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

QinetiQ

Job Title

Chief Engineer - Mission Systems IDT

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Engineer – Mission Systems – IDT Role Summary Provide strategic engineering leadership for the Mission Systems IDT in the UK Intelligence sector. Set the engineering vision, ensure delivery of technical excellence, manage cross‑disciplinary teams, and drive growth and innovation. Expectations - Deliver the IDT engineering strategy and objectives. - Lead and mentor technical teams on strategic projects. - Ensure all deliverables meet technical standards and process compliance. - Build senior‑level relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. - Support workforce development and make resourcing decisions. Key Responsibilities - Form and lead a multidisciplinary team of experts across the UK. - Guide technical direction for high‑impact projects and bids. - Provide technical assurance and ensure adherence to standards and procedures. - Foster collaboration with customers, partners, and colleagues at senior levels. - Champion Agile methodologies for large‑scale project delivery. - Support staff development and talent recruitment. Required Skills - Proven strategic engineering leadership across disciplines. - Expert subject‑matter knowledge with innovative, practical problem‑solving. - Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management. - Experience leading Agile projects at scale. - Team‑building and development capabilities. Required Education & Certifications - First degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent nationally recognised professional qualification. - Equivalent demonstrable experience is acceptable.

Great malvern, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

31-01-2026

Company Name

QinetiQ

Job Title

Service Transition Manager, Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Service Transition Manager – Fixed Term Contract Role Summary: Lead the transition of new or changed IT services into live operation, ensuring seamless delivery, governance, and risk management across multiple projects within a large, multi-stakeholder environment. Expectations: - Execute full project lifecycle from initiation to handover. - Maintain high service quality and minimize operational disruption. - Provide timely status updates, risk assessments, and governance oversight. Key Responsibilities: • Lead service design and transition activities across the complete project lifecycle. • Drive operational readiness, validate handover readiness, and ensure smooth transition into live services. • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and service owners to align service requirements. • Identify, mitigate, and manage risks to transition timelines and delivery. • Report on service readiness status, ensuring governance and quality standards are met. • Build and sustain stakeholder relationships to secure engagement and successful outcomes. Required Skills: • Proven experience managing complex IT service transitions in large or multi-stakeholder settings. • Strong knowledge of ITIL practices, especially Service Design and Service Transition. • Expertise in operational readiness, handover processes, and early life support. • Skilled in stakeholder management, engagement, and communication across technical and business teams. • Proficiency in reporting, governance, and risk management within service transition activities. Required Education & Certifications: • ITIL Foundation certification (v3 or v4). • Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Farnborough, United kingdom

Hybrid

13-03-2026

Company Name

QinetiQ

Job Title

Combat System Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Combat System Engineer **Role Summary** Responsible for the integration, testing, evaluation, and acceptance of combat system technologies throughout the equipment lifecycle for the UK Armed Forces. Works within a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver project tasks, support customers, and conduct sea trials on naval platforms. **Expectations** - Deliver system engineering activities for significant naval projects. - Engage internal and external stakeholders to meet requirements and manage issues. - Produce and maintain technical documentation and evidence supporting customer use. - Report progress to project leads and senior engineers. **Key Responsibilities** - Execute integration and testing of naval combat systems (radar, sonar, C2, weapons). - Develop test plans and conduct sea trials on Royal Navy ships, including overseas deployments. - Direct technical documentation and support activities in line with the Technical Delivery Plan. - Coordinate with NCSISS Project Manager and senior engineers on design, delivery, and support. - Engage customers to understand capability needs and program constraints. - Report on progress and deliverables to project leads and stakeholders. **Required Skills** - Systems engineering, integration and test expertise. - Knowledge of naval combat systems (radar, sonar, command & control, weapons). - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. - Ability to lead technical documentation and reporting. - Proven ability to manage multiple project tasks and deliver on schedule. **Required Education & Certifications** - Honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field; HNC/D level acceptable with relevant experience. - Demonstrated experience in naval combat systems or related disciplines, and in test & evaluation or integration.

Portsmouth, United kingdom

Hybrid

16-03-2026

Company Name

QinetiQ

Job Title

Principal Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Software & Hardware (CEH) Assurance Practitioner Role Summary: Provide independent technical assessment of safety‑critical aircraft systems, lead third‑party software and hardware evaluations against CEH safety standards, and deliver high‑integrity assurance services. Expectations: Deliver accurate, independent technical evaluations; lead audits and reviews; mentor project teams; travel for customer workshops; maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of CEH standards and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct independent technical assessment of hardware subsystems to applicable CEH safety standards (e.g., DO‑254, EN 61508‑02) at required assurance levels. • Assess CEH systems against high‑integrity software safety standards. • Lead audit and review activities, ensuring compliance with established processes. • Evaluate software/hardware lifecycle artifacts against safety standards. • Mentor team members and ensure delivery of technical outputs. • Travel to Europe and the UK for client and industry meetings and workshops. Required Skills: • SME knowledge of high‑integrity hardware development (VHDL). • SME knowledge of FPGA, ASIC, PLC chipsets. • Strong understanding of hardware lifecycle and assurance processes. • Experience with CEH standards (DO‑254, EN 61508‑02). • Prior experience as a technical assessor or strong software engineering/aviation background. • Excellent communication, pragmatic decision‑making, and mentoring abilities. Required Education & Certifications: • Technical degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent experience. • Demonstrated expertise in CEH safety standards and high‑integrity hardware assurance.

Amesbury, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

17-03-2026