Lead Operational Analysis Engineer

INZPIRE LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Coningsby is seeking a Lead Operational Analysis Engineer. This role involves providing critical operational analysis for Typhoon mission systems at RAF Coningsby. Candidates should have a relevant STEM degree, experience in technical analysis, and software development skills, particularly in Python, MATLAB, or C++. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical analysis and problem solving across the engineering lifecycle.
• Proficiency in software development for engineering applications such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Background in systems engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Experience working in safety-critical or regulated environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expert support to Typhoon mission and avionics systems.
• Lead systems integration and flight test analysis activities.
• Develop and assure software tools for data processing, visualisation and reporting.
• Apply verification and validation techniques to support airworthiness and safety.
• Define and support test plans and operational analysis activities.
• Supervise and mentor engineers within the analysis team.

Skills

Technical analysis and problem solving

Software development (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Systems engineering or aerospace engineering background

Working in safety-critical environments

Ability to work independently in a team

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant STEM Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Job Title: Lead Operational Analysis Engineer

Location: Coningsby, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19336

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 Lead Operational Analysis Engineer at our RAF Coningsby 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 a Lead Operational Analysis Engineer, you will provide critical systems and operational analysis to support the design, evaluation and assurance of Typhoon mission systems for the RAF.

Day-to-day, you’ll work as part of an embedded team within 41 Test and Evaluation Squadron, leading analysis activities, developing and assuring software tools, supporting flight test programmes and providing subject matter expert input to ensure safe and effective capability development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing subject matter expert support to Typhoon mission and avionics systems
• Leading systems integration and flight test analysis activities
• Developing and assuring software tools for data processing, visualisation and reporting
• Applying verification and validation techniques to support airworthiness and safety
• Defining and supporting test plans and operational analysis activities
• Supervising and mentoring engineers within the analysis team

Essential experience of the Lead Operational Analysis Engineer:

• Experience delivering technical analysis and problem solving across the engineering lifecycle
• Proficiency in software development for engineering applications such as Python MATLAB or C++
• Background in systems engineering or aerospace engineering
• Experience working in safety critical or regulated environments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical findings

Essential qualifications for the Lead Operational Analysis Engineer:

• Relevant STEM Bachelor’s Degree
• Eligibility or willingness to obtain UK Security Clearance

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 RAF Coningsby. Set working times are 08:00–16:30. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

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.

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 eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.