QinetiQ's Aviation Engineering Centre (AEC) located on our Boscombe Down site is an industry leader in aircraft modification through our accredited Design and Production Organisations and internal network of specialists

An increasing portfolio of orders across our military and civil businesses are driving growth in our capability and the recruitment in specialist areas

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and motivated individual to help us develop and maintain our Flight Test Instrumentation capability in readiness for growth in our core and new business

Role Purpose

The Senior Engineer – Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) is responsible for delivering FTI solutions to the highest standards for technical output in the FTI function within the Aviation Engineering Centre at Boscombe Down

They will work in support of the Solution and Capability Lead Engineer within the FTI field of Engineering to ensure that the Aviation Engineering Centre is able to specify, design, produce and integrate high quality FTI solutions for crewed, un-crewed and ship platforms

They will be a recognised expert within their Area of Responsibility (AoR) and will drive best practice and development in FTI techniques and methods employing proven and emerging novel technology as appropriate to customer requirement 

Key Accountabilities

• To be a technical contributor and go to leader within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver bespoke FTI - biassed projects
• To establish and maintain Professional relationships with the Project Management Organisation (PMO) functions including Project Management and Project Engineering to ensure Safe delivery of project output in accordance with Quality, Cost and Time targets
• To contribute to the development of robust Solution Technical Delivery Plans and to manage change against these plans
• To support uplift and sustainment through Continuing Improvement, the quality of execution and output from the FTI field of delivery
• To support a culture of due diligence throughout execution and output of Engineering activities within their AoR to maintain compliance with quality and regulatory obligations and the QinetiQ Operating Framework
• To support the maintainance of Engineering relationships with internal and third party Aviation Design, Production and Integration partners, focusing on delivery excellence within their AoR
• To support the establishment of an Engineering Community within the field of FTI that aligns with Industry, our competitors and the QinetiQ and AEC goals for future growth. The Community will provide the focus for Compliance and Verification of Engineering output within their AoR
• To uphold our Aviation regulatory obligations within their AoR and suggest changes accordingly
• To establish a culture of knowledge sharing through mentoring, shadowing and internal training packages that contributes to Continued Improvement in the Community’s capability
• To establish and maintain Engineering relationships with neighbouring Technical Communities including those engaged in Major Aircraft Modifications, Avionics and Communications Modifications and Uncrewed Air System Modifications within the AEC business streams
• To establish and maintain execution and output in accordance with local policy, process and method and to to collaborate with the Office of Airworthiness in development of local policy, process and method where required for FTI deliverables
• Contribute to a Continuous Improvement Plan for their AoR which will form the basis of regular review with AEC Senior Stakeholders and contribute to AECs strategic future goals

Key Capabilties / Knowledge

• Recognised as a time served FTI Engineer or Electronics / Electrical Engineer with underpinning knowledge in aircraft safety, maintenance and operational considerations
• General working knowledge of the range of commercial FTI system offerings and thier application, integration, deployment and data outputs
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of the application of FTI systems to aircraft primary systems and components
• Able to apply internal and external business factors to influence decision making with their AoR
• Ability to work independently to influence decision making within AoR requiring guidance in more complex situations
• Professional and assertive communicator and able to conduct formal reviews of technical detail in the field of FTI and aircraft integration and test phases
• Awareness of wider Aviation industry practice and general Engineering best practice that will enable cultural shift in ways of working
• Demonstrable experience of FTI through personal delivery in the field
• Experience of Military and Civil Aviation, specifically the lifecycle of Aircraft Modifications
• Experience of Verification, Validation and Test phases of an aircraft modification project and the formal acceptance expectations of the customer
• Able to meet the requirements for QinetiQ technical delegation within their AoR

Experience and Qualifications

• HNC / HND / Degree in an appropriate Engineering subject matter coupled with commensurate experience in the field of FTI
• At least 5 years experience of the application and through life support requirements of FTI systems in both civil and military aviation environments and ship trials scenarios

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 an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.  

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.  You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more. 

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.