About this role
<p><span style=""><strong>Package: </strong>Competitive Salary + Benefits</span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>Role ID: </strong>SF19338</span></p> <p> </p> <p><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 a Software 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=""><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>The Role<br></strong>As a highly skilled Software Engineer, you will join our engineering team supporting the development of new systems to modernise our Maritime Test & Evaluation facilities with a focus on digital signal processing. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Day-to-day, you’ll be exposed to several exciting projects QinetiQ are operating on, but will also allow you to develop your talent, by working on a range of skills at the forefront of technology with colleagues who are recognised as experts in their field. Your work will contribute to our vision to be the chosen partner around the world innovating for our customer’s advantage to create, test and enable the effective use of new ways to save lives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">Supporting the gathering and translation of software requirements</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Designing, implementing and maintaining software solutions</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Developing new modules, fixing bugs and solving technical challenges</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Working closely with software and system engineers, project teams and other stakeholders</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Essential experience of the </strong><strong>Software Engineer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">Strong relevant software development experience using C++ and Linux</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Excellent understanding of the software development life cycle</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Experience in the design, development, integration, test and delivery of complex software systems</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Experience of change control and configuration management systems</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Knowledge of signal processing techniques including analogue-to-digital (ADC) / digital-to-analogue (DAC) converters</span></li> </ul> <p><span style=""><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>Essential qualifications for the </strong><strong>Software Engineer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">Degree Level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent relevant industry experience</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="">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="">This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">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=""><strong>Why Join QinetiQ?</strong></span></p> <p><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><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. <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=""><strong>Our Benefits</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="">Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more</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> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong></span></p> <p><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.</span><br><br></p> <p><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><span style=""><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.</strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><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> </p>