Systems Engineer

Salary: £110,000 - 120,000 per year

Requirements:

• Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards including DIS, HLA and DDS
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycles including requirements, design and testing
• Familiarity with computer technology including virtual machines, shared computing environments and servers
• Experience with software development methods, processes and scripting (Lua, PowerShell)
• Proficiency in computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, vLANs, NTP and Wireshark
• Degree level expertise in systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent)
• Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation

Responsibilities:

• Execute key systems engineering activities on significant projects
• Communicate with and keep informed the STEATS Technical Lead and STEATS Team Project Manager
• Deliver work and report on progress to project leads and customers
• Report to the STEATS Tools and STE Capability Leads to support them in delivering tactical data analysis tools and real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators

Technologies:

• Support
• Network
• PowerShell
• Project Manager
• TCP/IP
• System Engineer

More:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) team in Portsmouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UKs Armed Forces by developing and providing the essential network and software environments for our projects. Our team operates within the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS) and values diversity in experience and education. We offer hybrid working patterns and expect travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites. The position is 37 hours per week.

last updated 31 week of 2026