Communications Integration Engineer

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF17983

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 as a 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 Communications engineer, you will be responsible for successfully applying your current knowledge to the development of both legacy and current military specific communications technologies.

Day-to-day, you’ll undertake communications engineering design, development, system integration and test and acceptance activities to support Maritime communication systems.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting communication architecture solutions across the frequency spectrum
• Installing and integrating equipment in a range of both military and commercial platforms
• Undertaking test and evaluation of both equipment and solutions in a lab environment
• Giving your input into the design, development, setting to work and trail operations across the communications spectrum
• Engaging with relevant customers and stakeholders undertaking both design and test activities
  
  
  

Essential Experience Of The Communications Integration Engineer

• The ability to be able to understand Systems Engineering principles and how this area integrates into others
• Previous experience engaging with stakeholders and effectively communicating complex information
• The ability to make evaluative judgements and analyse factual information
• Proven experience solving complex problems with the ability to understand requirements
• Previous experience working with communication systems or a similar Engineering discipline
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications For The Communications Integration Engineer

Qualified to a degree level (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Communications discipline or equivalent experience

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 hours per week on-site based at Portsdown Technology Park.

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 experiences 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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 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.

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 means 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 willing to go through DV Clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)