Opportunities in Mission Solutions in Portsmouth

Software development with core skills in Matlab, Python, and C++ preferred, but knowledge of other programming languages useful.

Data fusion in an operational context, using machine learning and neural networking techniques.

Interoperability techniques including the use of tactical datalinks and secure communications.

Systems Engineering.

Autonomy and AI in mission-driven applications.

Development, test and integration of HMI processes.

Synthetic environments for assessing performance using data and statistical analysis.

Development and integration of mission planning systems.

Practical and theoretical research, considering the use of emerging technologies to provide evidence and ideas for future mission systems.

Opportunities for mid-career Mission Solutions Scientists, Mathematicians, Engineers and Developers: If you are a mid-career professional working in an associated industry, you will be applying your expertise right from day one. Whatever your specialism or background, you can expect ongoing development to help you excel and advance. This includes expert training and mentoring, with increased emphasis on self-development and on-the-job training.

Opportunities for highly experienced Scientists, Mathematicians, Engineers and Developers: As a senior Mission Solutions Scientist, Mathematician, Engineer or Developer, you will already be a respected member of the community and can expect further specialist development (which may include conference attendance and paper presentation, for example), and targeted mentoring to develop specific technical skills. If you have senior management potential, we will spot and nurture it. However, to progress to more senior roles, you will need to be an active member of an appropriate professional body. Our Fellowship scheme recognises and develops professionals with high-level, specialist technical expertise.

Location may not be an issue if you have the skills and enthusiasm that we seek. As well as these, we have a new exciting opportunity that would involve deployment to Belgium, and that would also attract additional benefits as well as the chance to operate in close partnership with one of our NATO allies.

QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. In many of our roles, we work in teams that are embedded with our partners in the RAF, RN and Army. We explore multiple domains of application - Air, Space, Land, Maritime, ISTAR, Weapons and Cyber Systems Engineering throughout the life cycle - from concept through development and operation to disposal.

Our blended approach to learning means you will have access to formal training, mentoring, assisted self-development, and on the job training. Excel, and your potential will be spotted. Our continuing professional development covers all career stages and levels of seniority.

With our Adaptive approach, you can work the way you want - flexibly, on-site, remotely or via hybrid working.

Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers, which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability ensures we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives.

Our prized possession is trust. Customers around the world rely on the drive and dedication of our people to help them meet their goals - often in environments where there is no second chance for failure. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth.

If your skills fit one of our opportunities, we shall be in contact. If we don’t have a role that is right for you at the moment, we shall keep your CV on file for possible opportunities in the future. Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.