Systems Engineering Year in Industry Placement in 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.

Role Purpose:

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 who are interested in applying and developing their abilities across the system development lifecycle and across a number of domains; military, security and commercial.

There are opportunities to work in the following domains (project dependent):

• Communications & Information Systems.
• Cyber and Security.
• Radar and Electronic Warfare.
• Research & Innovation.
• Secured Navigation.
• Application of Systems Engineering principles across the lifecycle.
• Product Development.
• Service Delivery.
• Operational Analysis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Working as part of a team, guided and mentored by other Systems Engineers (project dependent).
• Supporting Systems Engineering projects in a variety of domains, for internal and external customers.
• Supporting engagement with external stakeholder communities.
• Supporting architecting and technical design activities.
• Supporting integration, test and acceptance activities.
• Supporting through-life planning activities.
• Collaborating with other members of project teams.
• Identifying potential issues such as delivery problems, lack of input information etc.
• Reliably managing information sets.

Key Capabilities/Knowledge:

• Have an interest in systems engineering.
• Have good analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Have an active approach to problem solving.
• Have questioning, listening, influencing and general interpersonal skills.
• Have developing oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Be a self-motivated team member who takes ownership of tasking whilst operating collaboratively within a dynamic team.
• Be able to communicate clearly and to present to small groups.
• Possess a flexible approach to tasking.
• Be able to work and produce consistent results in response to direction.
• Be prepared to travel to customer and QinetiQ sites on a project-dependent basis to support project delivery.
• Be prepared to go through the Government Vetting process.

Experience & Qualifications:

Be working towards a degree or equivalent experience with a key focus on Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), particularly covering Product Development, Systems Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Radar, Information and Computing Engineering.

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: 22nd May 2026