- You will be an experienced technical leader with a strong software engineering background:
Proven experience of working in a rigorous systems/software engineering environment using formal design tools/methodologies (e.g. StarTeam, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Atlassian…) and high-level languages (e.g. C++, C#...)
Knowledge and experience in specification, design, and implementation of complex real-time software solutions for high-performance embedded systems.
Experience of structuring and successfully leading large teams of systems/software engineers engaged in development of complex real-time systems.
Proven ability to architect, design, and implement software solutions involving the implementation of complex algorithms, working closely with systems engineers to analyse/understand performance requirements.
Experience/Knowledge of GNSS products is an advantage but not essential.
Responsibilities:
- QinetiQ supports the delivery of secured navigation that can be depended on when accurate navigation, positioning/ timing are mission-critical. Our specialist teams provide our clients with consultancy support, research, and the development of services & security capabilities for resilient positioning and navigation systems including Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Receivers.
As the Software Delivery Lead, you will lead a large team developing embedded real-time software for a complex GNSS product development programme. Work undertaken will encompass all stages of the development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, and integration/test. In this technical leadership role, you will:
Ensure the implementation of a rigorous software engineering approach, maintaining processes and procedures to ensure their fitness for purpose, and introducing new where not already in place. Work as part of a multidisciplinary systems/software team and closely with the project manager and other technical leads to ensure the solutions are wholly integrated.
Drive forward technical progress and quality, whilst identifying opportunities and controlling cost-effectively.
Technologies:
- C++ - C# - Atlassian - Embedded
More:
We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in a large and complex programme of work, where you can directly shape and impact how innovative solutions are delivered. You will work with multiple internal stakeholders and customers, at all levels, technical, non-technical, and management.
This is a great time to join us. QinetiQ is in its fifth year of growth, and has been recently recognised as Britain’s “most admired Engineering, Aerospace and Defence Company”. We offer flexible working, a wide range of benefits (including an employer contribution pension scheme, an employee bonus scheme, and a range of discounts), and a competitive salary.
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.
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 in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.
Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer includes adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.
About QinetiQ: As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.
Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.
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