Senior Communications Integration Engineer

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:    SF18921

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. Join us a Senior Communications Integration Engineer at our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Senior Communications Integration Engineer, you will provide subject matter expertise and Technical Leadership to support the delivery of multi-bearer, networked information systems from the experimentation phase, design, and delivery by transitioning them into service.

Day-to-day, you'll lead project teams to deliver complex solutions forging strong collaborative working relationships to develop great solutions for both new and existing customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Being responsible for delivery and providing technical leadership for programme, project, and bidding activitiesContributing towards the development of the company/customer's strategic intent in the area of experimentationProviding technical leadership and support to the business both in delivery or programmes and bidding activitiesProviding technical assurance with an excellent understanding of appropriate technical standards that comply with statutory, regulatory, company and project specific processes and proceduresResponsibility for design certifications, technical delivery plans, High level documentation, detailed design documentation, testing schedules and experimental plansCollaborating with multiple areas of the business across functions, resources, and activities

Essential experience of the Senior Communications Integration Engineer:

A strong knowledge of systems utilising the full frequency spectrumPrevious experience of requirements capture, integrations planning and testingIn depth knowledge of commercial telecommunications technology i.e microwave, Wi-Fi, 4G LTEExtensive experience working within the communications industryA strong understanding of Systems Engineering principlesDetailed knowledge of uncrewed platform communications requirements and techniques

Essential qualifications for the Senior Communication Integration Engineer:

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

This role is 37 hours per week based at PTP, Portsmouth. This role is on-site 5 days per week

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of QinetiQ's key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.  

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

Our 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 value, 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.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK )

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