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It’s an exciting time to join one of our Early Careers programmes at QinetiQ. We are always looking for great people to join our team, whether you are taking your first steps in starting a career or you are looking to make a career change, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities for you.
Systems Software Assurance (SSA)
The SSA Group is part of the QinetiQ Software discipline that supports its customers (such as the UK MoD) in the process of developing and procuring defence related systems. The SSA group comprises engineering specialists, who have the expertise to technically assess a supplier’s system solution and advise their customers on whether the system is ‘fit for purpose’.
Typically, the work of SSA focusses on assessing systems that are based on software and/or programmable electronic hardware components, and used in safety-critical or cybersecurity applications.
Since the software domain faces rapid changes in technologies (which are adopted system developers), SSA engineers need to have a good understanding of current and new technologies/practices. Hence, technically, the SSA is a very progressive and forward-looking group.
The SSA are looking for Graduates who want a career in software assurance in which they can use/develop their technical and advisory capabilities. Graduates will be supported and mentored to develop the necessary skills needed to contribute to the delivery of a wide range of programmes for military, government and commercial customers.
Academic requirements
You will need to have attained or be studying towards at least a 2:2 in a degree with a key focus on any of the disciplines listed below:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Electronic Engineering
- Software Engineering
Candidates who are studying for (or have completed) degrees in the other disciplines (such as Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics/Engineering Mathematics) but have a particular interest or experience in software development and programmable electronics will also be considered.
Additional requirements
- Have a strong interest and/or experience within software development or electronic engineering
- Passionate about learning new technologies (within software engineering and electronics) and problem solving.
- Work experience is software engineering is beneficial
- Experience or working knowledge of hardware programming languages (such as VDHL) or digital design is beneficial
- Knowledge of at least one programming language (such as C#/C++/Java)
- Please be aware that many roles within QinetiQ will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
- You must be prepared to go through the Government Vetting process. For further details please refer to, https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting
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Why join QinetiQ
As a global company of over 6,000 dedicated people providing technological and scientific expertise, we are excited to recruit the most talented and enthusiastic people to become key parts of our business. Our Early Careers programmes give you the opportunity to be at the heart of impactful projects.
Diversity and inclusion
In our unique working environment, teams from different backgrounds collaborate widely on some of the world’s most complex defence and security challenges. Whatever part you play, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies. It’s a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Together, we’ll explore new ways of protecting the world around us.
Your wellbeing
Looking after the health and wellbeing of our employees are our top priority. 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. The wellbeing of our employees is critical to our collective and individual success.
Rewards and benefits
We offer global career progression and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting projects along with 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.
About QinetiQ
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.
With a focus on protecting the world around us, we have a target to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and we are developing a global plan for net zero by March 2022. Being a responsible and sustainable business is at the heart of our identity.
Come and find out how you can play your part.
