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.
Flight Systems and Mission Systems
We are looking for graduates wanting a career in Aerospace certification / qualification, evaluation, integration and test to join our team of experts. You will develop the skills needed to effectively contribute to a wide range of programmes for military, government and commercial customers underpinning our national capability.
What will I be doing?
Often the role we fulfil is to provide independent technical evaluation to the MoD across a wide range of aircraft platforms. We work at all stages of an aircraft’s lifecycle, but are most likely to be supporting procurement, entry of new aircraft into service, new capabilities, in service modifications or new equipment.
Much of our work is desktop based, though occasionally opportunities arise to get involved in hands‑on assessment or aircraft trials.
Right now, we are looking for graduates to join our Flight Systems and Mission Systems teams. A brief description of each discipline is as follows:
A Mission Systems engineer’s work focuses predominantly on avionics systems (examples include evaluation of communications, navigation, defensive aids and RADAR systems).
A Flight Systems engineer’s work centres around mechanical aircraft systems and electrical power provision (examples include assessment of fuel, oxygen and power distribution systems).
Academic requirements
You will need to have obtained or be studying towards a degree (with a predicted or achieved grade of at least 2:1 or equivalent) in one of the following areas:
- Aerospace engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Related relevant STEM subject
Additional requirements
- You must have graduated no earlier than 2023 OR will graduate no later than 2025.
- High personal integrity and an ability to work well with a wide range of different people is essential.
- A conscientious, logical and enquiring mind-set is essential.
- A safety conscious mind-set is essential, and an understanding of potential aircraft hazards and hazard-based assessment is advantageous (this will be taught on the job).
- A willingness to work on UK military projects is essential.
- Excellent report writing skills are highly desirable.
