Associate IT Engineer

About the Role

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are creating tomorrow's defence technology today. Join us as an Associate IT Engineer at our Farnborough site and contribute to empowering and protecting lives through innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology alongside some of the most brilliant minds in the industry.

Your Responsibilities

As an Associate IT Engineer, you will work closely with project managers and technical leads to deliver IT solutions. You will apply your subject matter expertise to technical tasks, supporting the delivery of projects through all stages of their lifecycle, from conception to in-service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying problems, providing pragmatic solutions, and delivering outputs such as 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.
• Undertaking the delivery of technical tasks with moderate guidance.
• Providing new perspectives and proposing solutions to issues.
• Offering advice and guidance to other members of the team.
• Contributing to the estimation of effort required for tasks.

Essential Experience

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience working on projects with a strong understanding of IT procedures and concepts within their specific domain.
• Experience with Windows Client/Server Infrastructure, Networking, Virtualisation (Hyper-V), and Linux.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to convey complex information effectively.
• Experience working on a range of engineering projects.
• The ability to act as a technical point of contact for support within their domain.

Essential Qualifications

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

What We Value

At QinetiQ, we value difference and do not have a fixed idea about background or education. If you can demonstrate the required level of experience and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

About Farnborough Site

Our Farnborough site is a hub of creativity, research, and innovation. You will work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to exciting projects involving high-energy laser technologies, our unique 5m pressurised wind tunnel, and large research and development initiatives. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, and more to shape the future of defence in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

Join QinetiQ at an exciting time of growth and innovation. We encourage a collaborative and diverse working environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, health cash plan options, and an employee discount portal.

Recruitment Process

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles at QinetiQ require national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it. Please note that this role requires willingness to undergo DV Clearance, and factors such as nationality may affect employment in certain roles.