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.
The roles
It is an exciting time to be part of QinetiQ we currently have several opportunities in our Structural Integrity Engineers and would love to hear from candidates who are interested in joining us as we continue to grow into new markets around the world. These roles sit within our Engineering discipline, underpinning the requirements our customers call upon. You will work closely with others and often have direct contact with internal and external customers, including teams developing bespoke technology.
QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the expertise and support to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving.
What our structural engineers do
- Acting as technical specialist / leader and supporting the Project Engineer and Project Manager in technical delivery, with accountability for time, cost and quality of team and individual work
- Production of timely and proactive engineering outputs, through attending and contributing to meetings and other communication methods, both formal and informal, as required
- Ensuring effective governance of all airworthiness and safety advice, to demonstrate that the technical solution meets appropriate regulatory, legal, safety and engineering standards
- Fully capturing and understanding the customers’ requirements and providing innovative solutions to customers’ problems
- Building and development of customer relationships to seek out new or follow-on opportunities
- Providing Technical Assurance of engineering outputs where appropriate and in line with experience and delegations
Essential/desirable experience
- BEng / MEng in Aeronautical Engineering or similar (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science)
- Ability to communicate effectively with the Customer including written and verbal outputs
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the wider Structures team and other disciplines and partners as part of an integrated delivery team.
- Experience and understanding of UK military aircraft engineering and operating practices
- Experience and understanding of UK MOD and DE&S responsibilities and activities
- Knowledge of MAA regulations and understanding of MoD and MAA airworthiness policy and its application
- Appreciation or experience of the work of a Design Organisation
- Legal and regulatory awareness within the Airworthiness domain and, in particular, the provision of advice pertaining to Airworthiness and the management of Safety
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 per week based at one of our key UK sites. Hybrid working patterns are available.
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
If you are not suitable for the positions that we currently have available we will add you to our Talent Pool for this area and contact you when a suitable position becomes available.
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.
Our benefits
- 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
