Associate IT Engineer

INZPIRE LTD; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking an Associate IT Engineer in the UK to deliver IT solutions and support project delivery. This role involves collaborating with technical leads to develop and implement technology solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Science or Engineering, experience in Windows and Networking, as well as strong communication skills. The team is based at a state-of-the-art facility in Farnborough, which encourages innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working on IT projects with a good understanding of procedures.
• Experience with Windows Client/Server Infrastructure and Networking.
• Proven communication skills to convey complex information.
• Experience on a range of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems and provide pragmatic solutions.
• Deliver technical outputs including documentation and test plans.
• Provide advice and guidance to team members.
• Estimate effort required for tasks.

Skills

Windows Client/Server Infrastructure

Networking Virtualisation (Hyper-V)

Linux

Interpersonal/communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

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.

The Role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify problems, provide pragmatic solutions and deliver 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.
• Undertake the delivery of technical tasking with moderate guidance.
• Provide new perspectives and propose solutions to issues.
• Provide advice and guidance to others in the team.
• Provide input into the estimation of effort required for tasks.

Essential experience of the Associate IT Engineer

• Experience of working on projects, with a good understanding of procedures and concepts within their own area of IT.
• Experience of Windows Client/Server Infrastructure, Networking Virtualisation (Hyper‑V) and Linux.
• Proven interpersonal/communication skills in order to convey complex information.
• Experience of working on a range of engineering projects.
• Acts as a technical point of contact for support in their domain.

Essential qualifications for the Associate IT Engineer

• A degree in Science or Engineering, or an equivalent, nationally recognised, professional qualification.

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.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5 m 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.

Why Join QinetiQ3>

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. 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• 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
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our 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.

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.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.