Systems Engineer Graduate - Malvern

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

QinetiQ’s UK Intelligence business helps our customers to respond to ever evolving threats, based on our expertise in secured navigation, training, secure communication platforms, intelligence, surveillance, and cyber security. We deliver Mission Winning Innovation into global defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.

QinetiQ's Systems Engineers are renowned for providing high quality, independent technical advice to a wide range of customers, in support of their major acquisition programmes, and for developing our own range of world-leading products. We are looking for people to join our growing team of Systems Engineers who are interested in applying and developing their technical expertise, across a number of domains, both military and commercial.

Our updated Graduate Scheme offers a structured and purposeful approach to learning and development for Systems Engineers. We provide learning pathways which are specifically tailored to developing skills and experiences relevant to your future growth and to that of the business. You will agree learning goals and activities with your Functional, and these will include a mixture of real-world project placements and directed activities to embed learning.

Opportunities to work in the following Domains and Activities:

• Communications & Information Systems (particularly in the military land environment)
• Cyber and Security
• Electronic Warfare
• Research & Innovation
• Secured Navigation
• Application of Systems Engineering principles across the lifecycle
• Consultancy and Business Analysis
• Product Development (full lifecycle)
• Engagement with customers and developing new propositions
• Service Delivery
• Trials planning and conduct

Key accountabilities of suitable candidates (the balance between these will be project-dependent):

• Working as part of a team supporting Systems Engineering projects in a variety of domains, for internal and external customers as guided and mentored by more senior Systems Engineers.
• Engaging with external stakeholder communities, gathering material, and understanding their requirements.
• Supporting and undertaking the technical design as guided by more senior Systems Engineers.
• Collaborating with other members of project teams.
• Identifying potential issues such as delivery problems, lack of input information etc.
• Information management.

Essential Personal Qualities and Behavioural Requirements:

• Has analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Able to work and produce consistent results.
• Good questioning, listening, influencing and general people skills.
• Well-developed oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Can adapt and work flexibly.
• Content to work on several projects concurrently.

Challenges:

• Applying the emotional intelligence necessary to collaborate successfully with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Moving at times from high uncertainty towards a clear problem definition.
• Differentiating problem definition from solution design.
• Rapidly assimilating information and gaining a good understanding of the problems and issues associated with new tasks.
• Thriving in a varied, complex, and frequently changing work environment, often with demanding timescales.

Experience and qualification:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or proven experience working in an equivalent engineering role. (Typ. Aerospace / Mechanical / Electronics / Systems Engineering, Physics).
• Professional qualification, or working towards one.

How to apply: Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

• On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms.
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Flexible Benefits package.
• Employee discount portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee-led networks.

Security: Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.

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.

QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, come and be part of our team!

Closing date for new applicants: 5th June 2026.