About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Package: </strong>Competitive Salary + Benefits</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Role ID: </strong>SF19458</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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 an Associate IT Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The Role<br></strong>As an Associate IT Engineer, you will work closely with project managers and technical leads, to deliver IT solutions using your SME knowledge to work on technical tasks to support the delivery of projects.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Day-to-day, you’ll be involved with all stages of the lifecycle of an IT project, from conception through to in-service, applying your skills to tasks including Design, Implementation Integration, Test and evaluation.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Will be responsible for identifying problems, providing pragmatic solutions and delivering outputs which may include Technical presentations, Technical documentation, Test plans and reports, User guides and work instructions, Design or process documents, Hardware or software builds and System installation or integration</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Undertake the delivery of technical tasking with moderate guidance </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide new perspectives and propose solutions to issues</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide advice and guidance to others in the team</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide input into the estimation of effort required for tasks</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential experience of the </strong><strong>Associate IT Engineer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience of working on projects, with a good understanding of procedures and concepts within their own area of IT</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience of Windows Client/Server Infrastructure, Networking, Virtualisation (Hyper-V) and Linux</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proven interpersonal/communication skills in order to convey complex information</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience of working on a range of engineering projects</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Acts as a technical point of contact for support in their domain</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential qualifications for the </strong><strong>Associate IT Engineer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent, nationally recognised, professional qualification</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Why Join QinetiQ?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. <a href="http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq">www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Our Benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><u><br></u><strong>Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:white">#UKI</span></p> <p><span style="color:white">#LI-MD1</span></p>