QinetiQ Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

We’re looking for a Principal Combat System Engineer to join our team at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP). As a Principal Combat System Engineer, you will lead and shape the Strike Net programme within the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS), helping the Royal Navy to mature its Combat Systems Design Authority role.

The Role

Day-to-day, you’ll lead a team of engineers to deliver a prioritised programme of Strike Net activities, develop technical delivery plans, coordinate integration and trials, and provide impartial advice to MOD and suppliers.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Acting as the Strike Net Capability Lead, directing Combat Systems Engineers on programme development
• Leading the delivery of a Strike Net Technical Delivery Plan across multiple workstreams
• Engaging with customers, stakeholders and suppliers to align capability and programme requirements
• Reviewing test plans, leading trials and overseeing post-trial analysis
• Producing technical documentation and supporting artefacts for customer submissions
• Supporting and directing sea trials on Royal Navy ships including potential overseas deployments

Essential Experience Of The Principal Combat System Engineer

• Strong leadership skills and proven management experience
• Proven experience on maritime combat systems
• Thorough knowledge of Test & Evaluation and Integration
• 10+ years relevant experience in engineering or systems engineering
• Ability to analyse problems logically and resolve issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical issues clearly

Essential Qualifications For The Principal Combat System Engineer

• Honours degree in Engineering, Physics or similar
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or willingness to work towards
• HNC/D level qualification (or equivalent) may be accepted with relevant 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 full-time, based at Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP). Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites in the UK and abroad will be expected.

Our Benefits

• 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 local community

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