About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style=""><strong>Package:</strong> Competitive Salary + Benefits</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style=""><strong>Role ID:</strong> SF19274</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">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 Electronics Design Engineer within QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) at our Ashford, Kent site, where you’ll work on advanced unmanned systems in a truly hands-on design and manufacturing environment.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group, specialising in the design and manufacture of world-leading Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target Systems, including the Banshee platform, used by defence customers in over 40 countries worldwide.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style=""><strong>The Role</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">As an Electronics Design Engineer, you’ll play a key part in designing, developing and supporting electronic systems for a family of unmanned target vehicles used in live trials and operational training environments.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with mechanical and software engineers in a factory-based, in-house environment, contributing to both new product development and the ongoing support of established platforms.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style=""><strong>Essential experience of the Electronics Design Engineer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">Experience working in, or exposure to, an electronics design or development environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">A good understanding of analogue and/or digital electronic design principles, appropriate to your level</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">Ability to produce clear, structured technical reports and design documentation, or a willingness to develop this skill</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">Comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, collaborating with others to deliver solutions</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment, or practical hands-on exposure gained through work, study or projects</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style=""><strong>Essential qualifications for the Electronics Design Engineer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%"><span style="">Willingness to work towards professional development and continuous learning</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 24.0px"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. Provided you can demonstrate the required level of experience, capability and willingness to learn, we’d really like to hear from you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">This role is 37 hours per week based at our Ashford, Kent site. Hybrid working patterns are available (minimum 2 days onsite, flexibility offered). Occasional international travel to trials and test sites will be expected.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">This role is based at QinetiQ’s Ashford site, home to QinetiQ Target Systems. The facility combines design, manufacturing, testing and trials support, offering engineers the opportunity to see products through the full lifecycle, from concept and design to live operational use.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"><span style=""><strong><span style="">Why Join QinetiQ?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"><span style="">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 style="margin:0.0cm"><span style=""><span style="">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</span>. <a href="http://www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq">www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"><span style=""><strong><span style="">Our Benefits</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance</span></li> <li style=""><span style=""><span style="">Employee discount portal: </span><span style="">Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</span></span></li> <li style=""><span style="">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=""><span style="">Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt"><span style=""><strong><span style="">Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt"><span style="">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.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"><span style="">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 style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 4.0pt"><span style=""><strong><span style="">Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;Times New Roman', serif"><span style=""><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects"><span style="">UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt"> </p>