Graduate AASW Sytems Engineer in Farnborough

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Graduate AASW Systems Engineer you will deliver a range of service across a broad spectrum of science and engineering disciplines including research and development, independent and technical specialist advice and independent test and evaluation to clients in QinetiQ’s Airborne Anti‑Submarine Warfare team. Day‑to‑day, you will work with a team that works closely with its customers to design and implement advanced solutions that address real‑world challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Problem solving and the application of science underpinned by a tailored life‑cycle approach e.g. Systems/Software Engineering lifecycle
• The use of rapid‑prototyping techniques to inform system design decisions
• Being a self‑motivated team member and taking ownership of tasking whilst operating collaboratively within a dynamic team
• Supporting the delivery of acoustic systems requiring sensor simulation and aircraft simulation with high‑fidelity test signals
• Being hands‑on with a dynamic team delivering mission winning innovation

Essential experience of the Graduate AASW Systems Engineer

• Proven ability to be enthusiastic, self‑motivated and adaptive
• The ability to be pro‑active with a desire to learn broadening and sharing knowledge within this exciting domain
• Proven experience working towards higher professional qualification

Essential qualifications for Graduate AASW Systems Engineer

• A degree in Physics, Maths, Oceanography, Electronics or a relevant engineering discipline

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 on‑site based at our Farnborough site. This role is fully on‑site.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Benefits include:

• 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

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.