Senior Systems Engineer - Construction

INZPIRE LTD; Knockholt Pound; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery of Test & Evaluation projects across MOD Land Ranges in the UK. This full-time role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and requires a degree in a relevant engineering discipline along with Chartered Engineer status. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering systems in safety-critical environments and mentoring junior engineers. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary systems engineering projects.
• Experience delivering systems in safety-critical environments.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of Test & Evaluation projects.
• Deliver systems engineering outputs across the project lifecycle.
• Plan and oversee integration and acceptance activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Integration and testing

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent

Job description

Location: England‑remote, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18830

The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering and supporting the through‑life technical delivery of specialist Test & Evaluation equipment and facilities across MOD Land Ranges in the UK. This role ensures that complex systems operate safely, efficiently and meet the high standards required for national defence capability.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll lead and contribute to multidisciplinary projects, working on system upgrades, integration, testing and acceptance of facilities, vehicles, control, surveillance and data systems. You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, support technical assurance, and contribute to the development of best practice across the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the technical delivery of Test & Evaluation projects/work packages to time, cost and quality
• Deliver systems engineering outputs across the project lifecycle including proposals, requirements, integration, test and transition into service
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to refine requirements, identify solutions and manage technical risk
• Plan and oversee integration, installation and acceptance activities including IT, Safety and Security systems
• Produce supplier Statements of Work, tender documents and acceptance criteria
• Mentor junior engineers and support capability growth

Essential experience of the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary systems engineering projects
• Experience delivering systems in safety‑critical or regulated environments
• Experience producing technical artefacts, requirements and delivering certified outcomes
• Ability to manage stakeholders and technical delivery across complex programmes
• Experience in integration, testing, and transition into service of complex systems
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle and engineering governance

Essential qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer:

• Degree‑level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Civil)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional status
• Evidence of experience in systems engineering or equivalent professional training

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 full‑time and based at Fort Halstead. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

Fort Halstead

Our facilities at Fort Halstead, located in Kent, focus on a wide range of defence‑related research, particularly weapons systems and military technology. Modern laboratories enable engineers and scientists to conduct high‑tech research in material science, systems engineering, and advanced simulation techniques.

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.