Systems Architect
Job Details
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?
Job description/Person specification
GG11 Systems Architect/System Modeller
QinetiQ undertakes architecting across the defence and security domains helping to understand problems and develop solutions, either directly for the customer or as part of supply-side activity.
QinetiQ's systems architects are renowned for providing high quality, independent technical advice to a wide range of customers, in support of their major acquisition programmes, and for developing our own range of world-leading products.
We are seeking to further bolster our capabilities in this area. Opportunities exist in several areas such as:
• Naval combat systems and unmanned vehicle systems
• Cyber vulnerability assessment.
These opportunities exist at several of our sites, principally:
• Portsdown (naval systems)
• Malvern (cyber).
The vacancies are mainly within existing established areas of business working alongside other more experienced systems architects. The roles would suit those who can take an outline architecture and either formalise its description using an established notation and tool, or use established techniques to assess an architecture e.g. for criteria such as cyber vulnerability or interoperability. Specific training will be available.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Devising of systems architectures (and/or related concepts) which capture the problem to be solved and/or essential features (form, structure, characteristics, principles) of the outline solution for simple problems
2. Engaging with customers, other stakeholders, suppliers, other technical disciplines to help develop an appropriate understanding of the problem and to form the bases of viable solutions
3. Elaborating or evaluating systems architectures for simple systems.
Essential Personal Qualities and Behavioural Requirements:
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Familiarity with at least one system (functional) modelling notation and tool
• Self-motivated, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Collaborative to build a ‘one team’ outlook
• Works flexibly
• Ability to (where required) work on a significant project
• Experience in at least one relevant application domain – we will consider individuals with varying levels of experience, including those moving into systems architecting from relevant backgrounds e.g. software architecting.
Desirable Criteria:
• Systems analysis skills
• Experience in the use of one or more of Architecture Frameworks, Architecture Description Languages, BPMN, Archimate, MOOD, SysML and UML
• Experience in using tools such as Enterprise Architect, System Architect, Rhapsody, Archi and BizzDesign
• Model Based Systems Engineering
• Knowledge of configuration management
• Flexibility to travel as required to support project activities.
Experience and qualifications:
1. Degree Level qualification or equivalent
2. IEng or equivalent
3. Typically 4 to 7 years plus of relevant experience in engineering/systems engineering (or relevant other technical discipline).
QinetiQ Systems Engineering Grading:
GG10 - Associate
GG11 - Junior
GG12 - Senior
GG13 - Principal
GG14 - Senior Principal
QinetiQ offers an excellent salary and benefits package commensurate with a large international company some of which are highlighted below:
• Career development across a diverse International organisation
• 50% off meals at selected restaurants , 40% off cinema tickets
• Modern and collaborative working environment
• Pension - up to 10.5 % Company contributed
• Flexible Working , Social and family events
• Health Cash Plan , Health Screening, Employee Assistance 24/7
• Leading edge technology focus
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance at additional cost
• Childcare or After School Club, Annual Leave Purchase
• Personal Accident Insurance, Annual Travel Insurance
• Gym and sports facilities available at larger sites
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local.
Company
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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- https://careers.qinetiq.com/
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