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Aerospace Principal Engineer - Mission Systems Team Leader

Employer
QinetiQ
Location
Salisbury, England, Wiltshire
Salary
Up to £55000 per annum + benefits
Closing date
28 Mar 2019
Reference
9420

Job Details

QinetiQ

Role: Aerospace Principal Engineer - Mission Systems Team Leader

Various Locations: RAF Waddington/Boscombe Down/Warton

QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the know-how and support to solve some of the world's most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving. Why don't you join some of the world's finest scientific and technical minds and help us make tomorrow work today?

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the line management and discipline development for a team of circa 10 engineers ranging from graduates through to Principal engineers. It is expected that this will be approximately 20-30% of the role

The role will lead the development of the competency of their team in line with individual development needs and business requirements. The individual performing this role will also have responsibility for delivery of bids, projects, investments etc. as defined by the business.

The role will also be responsible for working as part of a wider team to identify improvements in productivity across the Group ensuring that colleagues are exposed to the best opportunities and that the Business is utilising their skills effectively.

It is expected that this role will be operating at Principal Engineer level working for the majority of their time as a key engineer in integrated delivery teams or integrated capture teams.

Key Accountabilities:


Capability: Responsible for developing capability in their team in line with the requirements of the business as defined by the Head of Discipline and the Group Leads.

Capacity: Supporting the delivery of productivity targets in line with targets defined by the Head of Discipline.

Culture: They will develop an effective environment that facilitates vibrant and collaborative working within their team in line with QinetiQ leadership behaviours and values.

Change: Responsible for ensuring a smooth transition to the new organisational model, leading members of their skill team through the change.

Technical Expertise: Working for the majority of time as an experienced engineer within programmes improving business delivery through technical excellence by performing a variety of project, bid and investment tasks.

Customer & Industry Relations: Responsible for maintaining and developing the capability and competency of their team so that customer demands are met. The role holder will develop an internal and industry network to enable transfer of best practice into their team.

Collaboration: Through partnership and communication, work across QinetiQ to create collaborative working relationships that demonstrably drives capability.

Discipline Development: Recognised as an experienced engineer internally with colleagues and in the external market. Demonstrable self-progression against discipline competencies. Driving a culture of continuous discipline development within their team.


Key Capabilities/Knowledge:

Robust understanding of the Mission Systems Aerospace engineering discipline

Ability to challenge poor behaviours and make corrective changes in their team and across other teams

Experienced in providing advice, assurance and best practice into programmes containing a large element of the relevant engineering capability

Excellent Mission Systems engineering delivery and technical leadership experience


Experience & Qualifications:

Demonstrable experience working in the Mission Systems Aerospace engineering discipline with a technical leadership background


Stakeholder engagement and leadership (both within and external to QinetiQ) to ensure successful delivery of complex projects

A chartered engineer or equivalent demonstrable experience

Minimum HNC in an associate Engineering domain

To Apply

If you're ready to apply, fantastic! Click "apply" and if your CV is shortlisted I will be in touch.

If you need any further information drop me (Tom) an email

 

 

Company

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Life at 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, 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. 

Diversity and inclusion
Our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. With that goal in mind, we have Diversity & Inclusion Champions in all our businesses; employee-led networks; and a number of employee communication channels. In a diverse, inclusive environment, we can all achieve our potential.  

Adaptive Working

Flexible & hybrid working options
We understand our people have different needs when it comes to balancing work and life. With Adaptive Working, there’s the potential to work in the way that suits both you and QinetiQ best. We offer flexible working to enable you to work fewer days per week or have flexible start and finish times. 
Meanwhile, hybrid working means you could work remotely or partly on-site. All options are powered by digital technology and designed to balance individuals’ needs with those of teams and customers. 
The goal is to create an inclusive, collaborative and customer-focused culture where everyone can thrive. Find out more here.

Your wellbeing
Looking after the health and wellbeing of you and your family is our number one priority. As part of our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, we offer a host of services designed to support your wellbeing. They range from our Thrive app and Employee Assistance Programme to Mental Health First Aiders. Your wellbeing is critical to our collective and individual success. 

Rewards and benefits
In addition to global career progression and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting projects, we offer a wide range of rewards and recognition. Our highly competitive salaries come with a raft of benefits, from a performance-based Employee Incentive Scheme, to Thank Q, our global recognition scheme. There’s also a Share Incentive Plan, Life Assurance and Benefits+, our flexible benefits package. It’s all designed to make life easier for you and your family. 

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