The Role
As a Senior Engineer Radar Cross Section Trials Lead, you will have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will support in leading the radar signature measurement trials to help improve platform protection against radar threats through signature management and use of radar countermeasures as part of the T3E contract that QinetiQ holds with the MoD.
Day-to-day, you will:
1. Deploy as a member of the trial delivery team and where required support in team leadership
2. Support in all aspects of trial planning from safety, security, logistics and technical
3. Provide technical expertise input to investment and customer projects
4. Participate in the effective and efficient operation of the RCS facility, proactively working to implement process improvements when identified
5. Comply with all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements at a particular trials site by working in accordance with the Trials Risk Assessment, the Site Health, Safety and Environmental Plan, and the Site Security Plan
This role is full-time, 37 hours per week based at our Funtington site, with hybrid working available.
Essential experience of the Senior Engineer Radar Cross Section Trials Lead:
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. However, any experience of the following relevant areas would be highly desirable:
6. Radar Systems
7. Radar Cross Section (RCS)
8. RF Test and Measurement
9. Front-end RF/MW Sub- Systems, Antennas
10. Electromagnetism
11. Digital Signal Processing DSP
12. MATLAB
13. Radio Communications
Qualifications for the Senior Engineer Radar Cross Section Trials Lead:
14. Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or in a related field
15. Full UK driving license
Our Benefits
16. Adaptive and flexible working
17. Generous holiday allowance
18. Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
19. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
20. Employee discount portal
21. Holiday Trading
22. Support for the Armed Forces community
23. Payroll Giving and Volunteering
Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those which help the defence community.
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.
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.