Job Title: Mission Systems Year in Industry Placement - Early Careers 2025
Location: Lincoln
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Role ID: SF18158
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.
Mission Systems Engineering:
The Mission System 7 at QinetiQ Lincoln provides advice and tools to support our customers’ mission systems optimum performance. These tools and advice are aimed at improving the effectiveness, resilience and survivability of latest generation air, naval and land-based defence and security systems.
What will I be doing?
* The primary scope of a Mission System Specialist role is focused development and analysis of sensors, mission system interfaces, weapon systems, communications and the data that supports their performance.
* You will undertake a variety of tasks, ensuring technical solutions meet business and customer requirements.
* Electronic Warfare defensive and offensive systems.
* Improving the time taken for sensor detection to result in effector action.
Academic requirements:
You will need to be working towards a degree with a key focus on any of the disciplines listed below:
* Physics
* Mathematics
* Computer Science
* Data Science
Additional requirements:
* Have a strong interest and/or experience within electromagnetic spectrum in combat systems.
* Passionate about technology, computing, data fusion and
* Programming skills at any level would be advantageous. Particularly Matlab and Python.
* Keen to support our Armed Forces, the MoD and other government security and research agencies.
How to apply:
Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter
Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):
* Adaptive working
* Personal Development fund
* On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
* Coaching and Mentoring
* 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Flexible Benefits package
* Employee discount portal
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee-led networks
Security:
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.
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.
QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all background, come and be part of our team!
To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ
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