Associate Autonomy Engineer in Farnborough

QinetiQ is seeking talented Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists to join our Control and Autonomy teams. You will be joining a diverse, inclusive employer that is proud to provide a collaborative, open working environment. We currently have opportunities in our Control and Autonomy teams at Farnborough, and if your skills fit, we shall be in contact.

What do our Control and Autonomy Engineers, Technicians and Scientists do? The Control and Autonomy team at Farnborough undertakes research and development of novel Crewed Uncrewed Teaming (CUCT) concepts and technologies for military combat uncrewed air systems, and develop and integrate avionics systems for crewed and uncrewed air platforms that include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to provide appropriate autonomy to the military operating context and use case. We undertake research and development in ground based Synthetic Environments (SE) to test our technologies with platform and sensor models in militarily representative use cases prior to undertaking flight test as part of Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) trials. We de-risk integration of uncrewed combat air systems with crewed platforms and NATO Command and Control (C2) infrastructure, working with industry suppliers to exploit our technologies with the front-line.

We are looking for someone with a STEM degree that focuses on Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics. Ideally, you would have a minimum of 2-years’ experience in a related field.

You may also have experience in some of the following areas:

• Applying Systems Engineering principles.
• Early stage research into sensor processing, and data fusion approaches.
• Analysis and modelling of Uncrewed Systems vehicles, sensors and communication systems in networked SE.
• Algorithm development and analysis for autonomous and decision support systems.
• Development of AI and ML Control & Autonomy software in one or more of C, C++, Python, and Matlab.
• Hardware integration and testing and supporting software development for integration of Control & Autonomy technologies with other avionics including sensors, communications and navigation systems.
• Undertaking formally assessed LVC human-in-the-loop experiments of CUCT operations to help define operating concepts and establish military benefit.
• Undertaking formally assessed trials in a variety of settings, both in the UK and overseas.

Key points: QinetiQ offers varied, rewarding and interesting careers across a range of locations in the UK and overseas. 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. We have practitioners at all levels up to and including internationally recognised individuals. Our blended approach to learning means you’ll 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.

We support flexible working although as part of the Uncrewed Combat Air System Control & Autonomy Team you will need to be prepared to work from the Farnborough site for a minimum of 3-days per week, and occasionally deploy to trials sites in the UK or abroad on an occasional basis.

Why we’re different: Our people. Our employees make the critical difference to customers by providing unique answers which combine technical expertise, deep domain knowledge and rigorous independent thinking. Our independence. QinetiQ offers independent advice to MoD and other Government agencies in addition to being a supplier of high-tech products and services and as such acts with integrity, with elements of the organisation standing apart from the supply chain. It’s our rigorous independent thinking, coupled with our ability to develop novel technical solutions, that helps our customers achieve their goals. Our breadth of capability. Our customers face challenges that define the modern world. They know we are uniquely placed to understand these issues and work with them to ensure the success of their mission or reach their objectives. Our relationships with customers. 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. Our partnerships. We use partnerships and alliances to accelerate compelling business development strategies and sustainable earnings growth. By licensing our intellectual property we reduce implementation and sales risk, and speed up time-to-market by using third party sales channels.

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