Communications Integration Engineer

Job Title:     Communications Integration Engineer
Location:     Portsmouth, Hampshire
Package:     Competitive Salary + Benefits Package     Role Type:   Full time / Permanent
Role ID:       SF16651
  Be part of the QinetiQ journey. We have a requirement for a Communications Integration Engineer to undertake communications engineering design, development, system integration, and test and acceptance activities to support Maritime communication systems. 
 
As one of the largest and most respected science and technology organisations in Europe, we are constantly breaking new ground in the application of cutting-edge technology in our core markets of defence and security. The Maritime Group is part of the Managed Services Group and has nearly 500 employees, based on 16 sites across the UK. We have a great team and excellent opportunities to develop both our business and our employees, and our vision is to be the partner of choice in the assurance, design, test, evaluation and integration of maritime platforms and systems for our UK and international clients.
 
The Role
As a Communications Integration Engineer, you'll be responsible for successfully applying current knowledge to the development of legacy and current military-specific communications technologies in support of planned and future military communication installations to the MOD. You will support the developing communication architecture solutions across the frequency spectrum, as well as installing and integration of equipment in a range of military and commercial platforms.
 
Skills and Experience of the Communications Integration Engineer
Good understanding of procedures and concepts within own discipline and a basic knowledge of these elements in other disciplines.
Ability to work with a diverse range of teams and to also undertake tasks unsupervised/manage own workload.
An understanding of Systems Engineering principles and how own area integrates into others. *Capable of innovative thinking.
Be able to make evaluative judgements on the analysis of factual information. *Report/presentation writing skills
Sound and comprehensive communications skills are required in order to exchange complex information
The ability to be able to proactively anticipate potential problems and find solutions within.
 
Qualifications for the Communications Integration Engineer
Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in an Engineering or Communications discipline or able to provide evidence of equivalent experience is essential  
 
The successful candidate will be able to achieve SC Clearance and be willing to potentially go through DV Clearance.
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Our Benefits
Adaptive and flexible working
Generous holiday allowance
Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community