QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

QinetiQ is expanding at a rapid pace and as such, we are looking for an Engineering Support Officer, based in Sydney, on a casual contract.

This is an entry level developmental role, supporting specified projects in the Engineering & Technical Services Sydney Program, working closely with engineers and technicians.

Key responsibilities as an Engineering Support Officer will include:

• Supporting R&D and Engineering tasks by designing, developing and testing embedded systems under supervision
• Assisting in the Test & Evaluation processes and subsequent data analysis
• Working on site at Waverton / South Eveleigh /Rockdale
• Supporting the wider team with projects as and when needed (including developing plans, spreadsheets, performing research, providing administrative support etc.)
• Effective Engineering Support
• Provide meaningful contributions to system design, development and testing
• Valuable contributions to team environment and culture

To be successful in the role of Engineering Support Officer, you will need to bring with you:

• Credibility, integrity and high personal ethical standards that align with QinetiQ values
• Good communication/writing skills, comfortable with collaborating in a dynamic team environment, and positive attitude to learning and personal development
• Experienced and competent user of the Microsoft Suite including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerBI
• University student in the penultimate year of their studies
• Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor software development (including competency in C/C++ and Python programming languages)
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering design experience, such as development in Altium and/or SolidWorks
• Experience working in an engineering/technical and/or Defence businesses

Candidates will be required to obtain an Australian Government secret clearance which will require Australian citizenship. QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.